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.

Critical Aspects of 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

Identify, set up and operate at least the two different types of drills, a single-head multi-spindle machine and at least one other from the Range Statement (including the use of safety cut-outs and guards), and their application to a variety of materials

Conduct operator maintenance on the machines and associated equipment

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Resource Implications

Access to drilling machinery as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating procedures, and unprocessed materials.

Method of Assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to drilling operations, work orders, plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate drill depths and estimate material requirements

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate drilling problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use the workplace technology related to drilling, including tools, equipment and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the types, characteristics, uses and limitations of drilling machines

drilling processes and techniques

characteristics of materials and uses of products produced

workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels

workplace safety policies and procedures

procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects

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.

Drilling machines are to include:

single-head multi-spindle machines and may include: single-head

single-spindle vertical and horizontal machines and multi-head multi-spindle machines

Material to be machined may include but is not limited to:

solid timber

manufactured board

metal

glass

Unit scope

Work involves reading and interpreting working drawing and manufacturers' hardware specification, drilling pattern selection, cutter fitting to meet job specification and the adjustment and use of pressures and stops

Unit context

OH&S requirements include 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 skills in the set up and operation of machines

Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components

Tools and equipment are to include machine-specific tools and may include, but not be limited to:

screwdrivers

hammers

spanners

jigs and fixtures

Materials are to include:

drilling machine consumables

oils and lubricants and trial materials

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

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

Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures