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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent 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 conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving customers or suppliers may be internal or external
Static woodworking machines include:	table saw thicknesser jointer band saw
Problem-solving techniques include:	root cause analysis (RCA) consultation with colleagues, designers, manufacturers, technicians and maintenance personnel re-setting of machine routine maintenance
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	work procedures/instructions manufacturer specifications and instructions standard forms of workplace process and procedures organisation work specifications and requirements legislation, regulations and codes of practice quality and Australian Standards and procedures

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Performance Evidence

Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders and safety procedures

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

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

Locate and apply relevant information and set up, operate and maintain a table saw, thicknesser, jointer and band saw.

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes

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Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to use of static woodworking machines

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for use of static woodworking machines

Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of the range of static woodworking machines used in furniture production

Manufacturing specifications for static woodworking machines

Processes for evaluating the quality of static woodworking machines in terms of specifications, safety, maintainability and commercial reputation

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Workplace safety requirements and WHS legislation

Work flow within the furnishing workplace

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