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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for planing and shaping operations
  2. Operate planing and shaping equipment to achieve specifications

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Identify planing and shaping requirements This may require interpretation of technical drawings or sketches

Select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

Confirm status of equipment that safety guards are in place equipment is fit for operation and required services are available

Collect and position materials according to job and equipment requirements

Set up operate and shut down equipment according to workplace procedures to meet job specification

Monitor and adjust process and equipment during operation to stay within specification

Confirm that components meet specification This may involve the use of measuring instruments

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Knowledge of

Relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

Relevant site operating procedures and practices

Purpose and basic operating principles of planing and shaping equipment and accessories This includes awareness of equipment operating capacities

Care maintenance and storage of tool parts and accessories

Scope to adjust machining parameters and related effect on outcome

The impact of machining parameters and materials used on tool life

Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to the operation of the planing and shaping equipment

Housekeeping standards for the work area

May include knowledge of

Basic operating principles of process control where relevant This includes the relationship between control panels and the physical equipment

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

The prerequisites for this competency standard are

BCGA Carry out measurements and calculations

BCG1004A Carry out measurements and calculations

BCCA Use hand and power tools

BCC1005A Use hand and power tools

Coassessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit This may include

SUGZPCIA Operate a process control interface

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Planing and shaping equipment

Relevant measuring instrumentation

Materials for planing andor shaping

Drawings templates and specifications as required

Operating procedures and related advice on equipmentinstrumentation operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package


Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice.

Work is undertaken to predetermined specifications

Planes and shapers are not CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines

Typical operations include slotting, planing and cutting flats

Machining parameters are typically given and include speeds, feeds, stops, coolant and cutting lubricants

Measuring instrumentation may include dividers, callipers, verniers, micrometers and rulers

Pre-operational checks may include confirming that safety guards are in place, equipment is operational and other pre-start checks as required by workplace procedure

Basic routine maintenance includes cleaning and lubrication

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment