Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine set-up and operating requirements of woodworking machines
- Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the selection and use of static woodworking machines are verified and complied with
- Set-up requirements for static woodworking machines are identified according to furniture design and safety requirements
- Operating requirements to achieve design outcomes are identified and safety requirements determined
- Set up and operate static woodworking machines
- Selected machines are checked for serviceability, precision settings, maintenance compliance and safety
- Work specifications and instructions are interpreted and machines are set up to perform operations
- Machines are operated according to manufacturer operating procedures to achieve required work outcome
- Work is monitored to ensure quality standards are met
- Safety procedures are followed
- Maintain static woodworking machines
- Machines are assessed for performance compliance
- Faults or non-compliances are identified and rectified, replaced or reported according to workplace procedures
- Problem-solving techniques are applied to identify and address operational problems
- Routine maintenance is conducted to ensure optimal performance of machines
- Work area is maintained to housekeeping standards
- All machines are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specifications