Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare job.

1.1.

Job requirements are obtained, confirmed and applied to planning.

1.2.

Work area is inspected, conditions and hazards are identified, and health and safety requirements are confirmed with relevant personnel and applied to planning.

1.3.

Static machine is checked for serviceability according to job requirements, and faults are rectified using appropriate maintenance tools and equipment or reported before starting work.

1.4.

Safe operating procedures for static machine are reviewed and confirmed with relevant personnel, and applied to planning.

1.5.

Materials are identified and cutting list is prepared according to design specifications.

1.6.

Material quantities are calculated and materials areobtained, safely handled and located ready for use.

2.

Prepare materials for processing.

2.1.

Component drawings are reviewed and component identity, face and edge are marked on each piece of material according to design specification.

2.2.

Jigs and templates relevant to the job are identified and applied, as required.

2.3.

Length and joint details of components are set out and marked on component material.

2.4.

Component marking and dimensions are checked before machining.

3.

Process materials.

3.1.

Machine and fences or guides are set up for required operating process and setting is locked into position according to standard operating procedures.

3.2.

Machine start-up procedure is carried out according to manufacturer recommendations.

3.3.

Marked-up material is fed to machine, where applicable, according to manufacturer recommendations, and safe handling and standard operating procedures.

3.4.

Material is set up and held in place for mobile machine and moving table operations according to manufacturer recommendations.

3.5.

Machine is operated within its designed capacity and purpose, and according to manufacturer specifications and health and safety requirements.

3.6.

Machine shut-down and switch-off procedures are carried out according to manufacturer recommendations and under supervisor instructions.

3.7.

Components are labelled and positioned for assembly according to job requirements.

4.

Maintain machine and attachments.

4.1.

Machines are maintained through regular servicing and according to manufacturer operating manuals.

4.2.

Major faults are identified and reported to responsible supervisor.

4.3.

Minor faults are identified and corrected where applicable under supervision.

4.4.

Assistance is given as required when blades and attachments are fitted and secured, under supervisor instruction and according to manufacturer specifications.

5.

Clean up.

5.1.

Machine is cleaned and waste material disposed of safely under supervisor instruction and in line with workplace environmental requirements.

5.2.

Cutters, blades and attachments are cleaned, checked and stored under supervisor instruction.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Performance feature

Numeracy skills to:

interpret material quantities in component drawings.

Oral communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication and sharing of information

use listening and questioning to identify and confirm requirements.

Reading skills to:

read and interpret machine operating manual and job specifications.

Writing skills to:

report equipment faults.

Initiative skills to:

respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities

respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action

recognise minor faults and problems and take action to rectify them.

Teamwork skills to:

work with others to action machine maintenance tasks.

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Health and safety requirements must include:

emergency procedures, including:

evacuation

first aid

location and use of firefighting equipment

hazard identification and risk control procedures, including for handling hazardous materials and dangerous goods

risk assessment and treatments associated with:

lighting

work site visitors and the public

working in proximity to others

selection, correct fitting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

selection and use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements.

Safe operating procedures for static machine must include:

method of operation in line with manufacturer operating manuals

health and safety requirements for:

guard attachments

cut-off switches

PPE to be used.

Static machines must include five or more of the following:

band saws

buzzers (jointers or surface planers)

dimensional saws

docking saws, including aluminium docking saws

grinders

mortisers

multi-drill machines

panel saws

rip saws

table sanders

table routers

thicknessers

travelling beam saws

vertical and horizontal drills.

Materials must include three or more of the following:

acrylic or similar materials

glass or similar materials

manufactured board

metal or similar materials

natural or manufactured stone

solid surfaces

timber or similar materials.

Components must include:

carcases

benches or counter tops

drawers

doors.