Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
1. Prepare for drilling operations | 1.1 Drilling requirements are identified 1.2 Materials to be drilled are collected 1.3 Drilling equipment is set up for operation 1.4 Pre-operational equipment checks are conducted 1.5 Health and safety hazards / maintenance requirements are identified and reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace reporting procedures |
2. Operate drill to achieve specifications | 2.1 Machining parameters are set to meet job requirements 2.2 Materials are positioned for drilling operation 2.3 The drill is started, operated and shut down according to operating procedures and manufacturer's specification 2.4 Work are checked against specification 2.5 Non-conforming components are identified and corrected as required 2.6 Basic routine maintenance is carried out as required 2.7 The workplace meets housekeeping standards |
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Identify drilling requirements. This may require interpretation of technical drawings or sketches
2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment
3. Collect and prepare materials according to job and equipment requirements. This may involve basic marking out
4. Confirm status of equipment, that safety guards are in place, equipment is fit for operation and required services are available
5. Set up, operate and shut down drilling equipment according to workplace procedures to meet job specification
6. Monitor and adjust process and equipment during operation to stay within specification
7. Confirm that components meet specification. This may involve the use of measuring instruments
8. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards
May include ability to:
9. Use process control systems
Knowledge of:
10. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities
11. Relevant site operating procedures and practices
12. Purpose and basic operating principles of drilling and accessory equipment. This includes awareness of equipment operating capacities
13. Care, maintenance and storage of drill parts and accessories
14. Scope to adjust machining parameters and related effect on outcome
15. The impact of machining parameters and materials used on tool life
16. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to the operation of the drill and related equipment
17. Housekeeping standards for the work area
May include knowledge of:
18. Basic operating principles of process control where relevant. This includes the relationship between control panels and the physical equipment
19. Basic marking out techniques. This may involve the use of templates and/or charts
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
The pre-requisites for this competency standard are:
BCG1004A Carry out measurements and calculations
BCC1005A Use hand and power tools
Co-assessment of related units
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
SUGZPCI2A Operate a process control interface
Resources required for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Drill and related equipment
Relevant measuring instrumentation
Materials to be drilled
Drawings, templates and specifications as required
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment/instrumentation 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
Drills are not CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines
Typical drilling operations include drilling and tapping
Machining parameters are typically given and include speeds, feeds, stops, coolant and cutting lubricants
Measuring instrumentation may include callipers, dividers, verniers and micrometers
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
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.