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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including development, quality, materials, equipment, and quantities
   • Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
   • Material for machining is selected and inspected for quality
   • Machines, grinding tools and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
   • Procedures are determined for minimising waste material
   • Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job
2. Set up machines
   • Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
   • Grinding operations are checked for accuracy and quality of finished work
   • Necessary adjustments are made to machine settings
3. Operate machines
   • Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturers' instructions
   • Tooling is machined in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
   • Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, and to manufacturers' recommendations
   • Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output
   • Waste quantities are checked and minimised
   • Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
   • Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons
   • Daily routine lubrication and adjustments to the machines are made
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
   • Material that can be reused is collected and stored
   • Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures
   • Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace
   • Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and site procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to cutting tool 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 calculate area and estimate material requirements use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate production and maintenance problems avoid reworking and avoid wastage use the limited workplace technology related to cutting tool operations including tools equipment and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the types characteristics uses and limitations of grinding machines cutter development geometry and principles characteristics properties and limitations of cutter steels grinding practices and techniques types characteristics and limitations of grinding adhesives and processes 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 to goods equipment and products maintain required production output and product quality Complete the following develop and produce a set of two matching profile cutters and produce a set of profile cutters from a template the candidate has manufactured or maintain a router cutter and solid profile cutter head Conduct operator maintenance on the machines equipment Work effectively with others Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
Resource Implications	Access to grinding 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

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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.
Machines are to include:	either a tool and cutter grinder or a profile grinder and also may include: a straight knife grinder and a bench or pedestal grinder
Unit scope	The work involves the identification of cutter design requirements, the geometrical development of cutter profiles, the inspection and identification of maintenance requirements, the selection and matching of abrasives for job requirements, the production of templates, the production and maintenance of detailed cutter profiles and the maintenance of straight cutters for a range of woodworking machines
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
Materials are to include:	high speed steel ands tungsten carbide and may include other combination 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

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