Operate basic woodworking machines

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSFFM1002, 'Operate basic woodworking machines'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate basic woodworking machines' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Work instructions are used to identify job requirements, including quality, materials, equipment, and quantities

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Material for machining is selected and inspected for quality

1.4

Machines, cutting tools and jigs are identified and checked for safe and effective operation

2

Operate machines

2.1

Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked

2.2

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

2.3

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

2.4

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

2.5

Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output

2.6

Waste quantities are minimised

2.7

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

2.8

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

Material that can be re-used is collected and stored

3.2

Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures

3.3

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

3.4

Unserviceable equipment is reported in accordance with workplace procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFFM1002 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF10113 - Certificate I in Furnishing
  • MSM10216 - Certificate I in Manufacturing (Pathways)