ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify equipment and power requirements

1.1

Equipment for drilling, cutting and grinding is identified and matched to work applications

1.2

Power and air supplies are identified for voltage, amperage, air pressure, lubrication and water separation

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.4

Emergency shut-down procedures are identified and followed as required

1.5

Appropriate workplace procedures and personal protective equipment are identified and used

2

Set up equipment and complete pre-use checks

2.1

Equipment settings, accessories and consumables are checked for appropriate condition

2.2

Manufacturer or workplace instructions for equipment are read and used to inform work practices

2.3

Equipment is set up for required production process

2.4

Equipment is checked through full operating range required for task

3

Operate hand held air/power equipment

3.1

Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer and/or workplace instructions

3.2

Appropriate consumables including cooling and lubricating fluids are used as required

3.3

Provision is made to deal with waste, off-cuts and other by-products

3.4

Production techniques appropriate to task are followed to meet required outcome

3.5

Finished materials are checked for conformity to quality/workplace standards

3.6

Faults/problems with materials or equipment are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Store equipment appropriately

4.1

Finished materials are directed to storage area or next production stage

4.2

Equipment is cleaned prior to storage

4.3

Equipment that is damaged, unserviceable or requiring service is tagged and appropriate steps are taken to arrange repair

4.4

Storage areas are maintained appropriately

4.5

Workplace documentation and records are completed as required

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

carrying out visual inspection of board quality to relevant Australian Standards

communicating and working effectively with others

identifying, selecting and using air and power equipment efficiently and effectively

maintaining air and power equipment

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring and prioritising work activities in terms of planned schedule

planning own work, predicting consequences and identifying improvements

reading, interpreting and following relevant operational instructions, procedures and information

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

housekeeping standards and procedures

operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for operating hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes

problems that may occur and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

production workflow during pallet production

regulations relevant for operating hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

site layout and obstacles

types of hand held air and power equipment used in pallet manufacturing processes and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in their use

workplace procedures and policies for operating hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.