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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan work operations

1.1. Specifications for springs are confirmed, including:

1.1.1. type of spring required

1.1.2. spring tension

1.1.3. spring positioning

1.1.4. wire type and diameter

1.1.5. coil count

1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3. Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants

1.4. Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for the required spring coiling process

2. Operate machinery to make springs

2.1. Machine is checked for safe and effective operation

2.2. Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and, machine and tool manufacturer instructions

2.3. Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.4. Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and to manufacturer recommendations

2.5. Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures

2.6. Machine operation is monitored to ensure springs are produced to job specifications and quality requirements

2.7. Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons

3. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

3.1. Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures

3.2. Material that can be reused is collected and stored

3.3. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures

3.4. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures

3.6. Equipment and tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to spring making, work orders, maintenance systems 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 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 and estimate material requirements

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate problems, avoid re-working and wastage

use workplace technology related to the operation and maintenance of the spring coiling machine

Required knowledge

work requirements, including workplace standards

spring types and characteristics, common faults and inspection procedures

types of wire and their application

risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies

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

Identify and select materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Produce one of the following three types of springs:

coil springs

spiral springs

stabilising springs

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Appropriate equipment and tools, including a coiling machine, wire, work order; workplace information, including work procedures and equipment instructions.

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 will generally 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.

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.

Unit scope

This unit covers work involving the making of springs for mattresses and bases.

Unit context

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the making of springs

Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OHS legislation, environmental legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the manufacture or restoration of mattresses and bases

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment are to include spring coiling machine and related tools

Materials

Materials include but may not be limited to helical wire

Personal protective equipment

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

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use and operations of tools

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Unit sector

Mattress and Base Making

This unit contains employability skills.