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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Set up machines
  3. Operate machines
  4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

Required Skills

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to pressure and clamping operations work orders plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate pressure and clamping problems avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use the workplace technology related to pressure and clamping including tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the types characteristics uses and limitations of pressure and clamping machines

pressure and clamping processes and techniques

characteristics of materials and uses of products produced

workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels

workplace safety policies and procedures

procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical Aspects of Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment products and materials including use of personal protective equipment

Read and interpret cutting lists and job specifications to prepare for work

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection processes to

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage and wastage of goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Identify set up operate and maintain at least one pneumaticallyhydraulically operated pressure and clamping machine to perform a significant production function covering three variable and different set up situations

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Resource Implications

Access to pressure and clamping machinery as identified in the Range Statement standard operating procedures and unprocessed materials

Method of Assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Context of Assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment materials work instructions and deadlines


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Pressure and clamping machines are to include:

manual clamps and presses

hydraulic vacuum presses and clamping machines and may include post forming machines

Material to be pressed/clamped may include:

solid timber

manufactured board and decorative treatments

including laminates

Products may include:

vacuum formed doors

widening joints

framed construction

drawers and laminating veneers

Unit scope

Work requires individuals to read and interpret production instructions, complete adjustments to machine configurations and settings, using jigs and fixtures, selection and application of adhesives and the operation of machines to finish products

Unit context

OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of machines

Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of domestic and commercial furniture, including kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:

screwdrivers

hammers and spanners

Materials are to include:

pressure and clamping machine consumables

oils and lubricants and trial materials

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures