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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select appropriate finishing/polishing procedure
   • Surface finish specifications are understood and appropriate finishing/polishing method/technique is selected for the work requirements.
   • Appropriate finishing/polishing equipment/media is selected for the work material and work requirements.
2. Install and set up grinding and polishing devices
   • Endless belt linishers are fitted according to standard operating procedures.
   • Grinding wheels and mops are fitted and dressed according to standard operating procedures.
   • Polishing mops are installed and set up according to standard operating procedures.
3. Identify job materials
   • Common metals, alloys and non-metals are identified.
4. Identify job surface condition
   • Common surface imperfections are identified.
5. Assess processing hazards associated with work piece size and shape
   • Hazards are correctly identified.
   • Correct safe working procedures are followed.
6. Grind, finish, brush and/or polish job
   • Job surface is finished to specification according to standard operating procedures.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in reading and following information on standard operating procedures checking and clarifying taskrelated information selecting appropriate polishingfinishing method to suit work requirements fitting and adjusting endless belts on linishing machines fitting and dressing grinding wheels and mops on pedestal grinders installing and setting up polishing mops in polishing machines producing surface finishes to specification identifying surface imperfections assessing processing hazards

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of typical surface finish specifications within the scope of this unit procedures tools and techniques for fitting and adjusting endless belts on linishing machines procedures tools and techniques required to fit and dress grinding wheels and mops procedures tools and techniques for installing and setting up polishing mops characteristics of common metals alloys and nonmetals appropriate polishing media to be used in finishingpolishing for different types of materials effect of different types and grades of polishing media on the surface finish finishing and polishing methodstechniques reasons for selecting a specific methodtechnique common surface imperfectionsdefects surface imperfectionsdefects that can be removedrepaired by manual finishingpolishing procedures procedures for handling components with surface imperfectionsdefects that cannot be removedrepaired methods and techniques to check for conformance to specifications hazards associated with the manual finishingpolishing process personal protective clothing and equipment safe work practices and procedures

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
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to manually finishpolish materials Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with manually finishingpolishing materials or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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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.
Finish	Brightness, texture, roughness comparison
Finishing/polishing equipment	Endless belt grinders; table linishers; pedestal grinders and polishers; felt wheels, fabric mops and brushes with underhand and overhand techniques; flexible drive appliances; buffing compounds; cutting compounds and abrasive belts
Finishing/polishing media	Solid and liquid compositions containing alumina, silicon carbide, diamond dust, tripoli, calcium oxide and iron oxides
Material	Cast iron, steel, zinc and its alloys, copper, aluminium and its alloys, bronzes, sterling silver, gold and plastics
Common surface imperfections	Pitted surface, machining lines, scale, rust
Hazards	Airborne dust inhalation, unsecured components

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