Work must be carried out in accordance with regulations and workplace requirements relevant to pallet manufacturing processes.

Work is generally performed under some supervision, within a team/group environment. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace procedures to the operation of hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Identify 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 Emergency shut-down procedures are identified and followed when necessary

1.4 Appropriate workplace procedures and personal protective equipment are identified and used

2Set up equipment and complete pre-use checks

2.1 Equipment settings, accessories and consumables are checked for appropriate condition

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

2.3 Equipment is set up for the required production process

2.4 Equipment is checked through the full operating range required for the task

3Operate hand held air/power equipment

3.1 Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers and/or workplace instructions

3.2 Appropriate consumables including cooling and lubricating fluids are used where required

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

3.4 Production techniques appropriate to the 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 action is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

4Store 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 which 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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Regulations relevant to the operation of hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the operation of hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes

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

Problems that may occur when operating hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Production workflow during pallet production

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

Housekeeping standards and procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when operating hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the operation of hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operation of hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when operating hand held air and power equipment as part of pallet manufacturing processes in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

Maintain air and power equipment

Carry out visual inspection of board quality to Australian Standards AS 2858 and AS 2082

Identify, select and efficiently and effectively use air and power equipment within pallet manufacturing processes

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may:

large, medium or small worksites

Workplace environment may include:

movement of equipment, goods, products, materials and vehicular traffic

The docking process is conducted:

as part of manufacture/repair activities with the operator using discretion and judgement within established specifications

Timber may be:

hardwood or softwood

Air/power equipment may include:

chisels

nail guns

saws

grinders/sanders

drills

spray guns

socket drivers

compressors

glue guns

hot air guns

planes

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

stationary and moving equipment, parts and materials

noise, light, energy sources

electrical equipment

humidity, air temperature, radiant heat

debris on floor

faulty racking

poorly stacked materials or finished pallets

faulty equipment

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

OH&S requirements include:

manual handling, protective clothing, elimination/control of hazards, machine isolation and machine guarding

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

fax

email/internet

barcode readers

oral, aural or signed communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established or standard procedures

Consultative processes may involve:

workplace personnel

supervisors and managers

customers/clients

suppliers and contractors

union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Information/documents may include:

job specifications and workplace operating procedures

relevant Australian or international standards

manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools

supplier and/or client instructions

quality assurance standards for pallet manufacture

material safety data sheets (where applicable)

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code

relevant regulations including the ADG Code

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

standards and certification requirements

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant codes and regulations pertaining to pallet manufacture

Australian Standards AS 2858 and AS 2082

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

ADG Code and regulations

workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workers compensation regulations

This unit contains employability skills.