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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
   • Work health and safety (WHS) 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 manufacturer instructions
   • Tooling is machined in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
   • Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, and to manufacturer 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. Finalise operation and maintain equipment
   • Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
   • Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
   • Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
   • Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures

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.
Machines include:	a tool and cutter grinder or a profile grinder a straight knife grinder and a bench or pedestal grinder
Unit scope includes:	identification of cutter design requirements geometrical development of cutter profiles inspection and identification of maintenance requirements selection and matching of abrasives for job requirements producing templates maintenance of detailed cutter profiles maintenance of straight cutters for a range of woodworking machines
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including 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 in the set up and operation of machines
Cutting tools include:	profile knives router cutters straight knives profile cutter heads
Materials include:	high-speed steel and tungsten carbide other combination materials
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	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 manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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Performance 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

Produce a set of two (2) matching profile cutters

Maintain a router cutter and solid profile cutter head

Conduct operator maintenance on the machines/ equipment

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

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

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

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