Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to punch peg holes in thin panel products to produce a peg board, using a hole punching machine General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPIWPP3208A Punch peg holes in panels |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves punching peg holes in panels in a forest products factory The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for hole punching |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to punching peg holes in panels are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of material to be punched is selected from the storage location 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Punching process and hole lay out are planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Punch peg holes |
2.1. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.2. Material is fed into the machine at the feed rate prescribed by organisational requirements 2.3. Punching sequence is followed, maintained and adjusted to produce the required quantity and maximise the feed rate 2.4. Punching process is regularly checked and adjusted to maintain the desired quality and output 2.5. Material with defects is rejected and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.6. Punching process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 2.7. Material is safely stacked in a designated location in line with work order requirements |
3. Conduct operator maintenance |
3.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 3.2. Punches are checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures 3.3. Punches are removed and replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations 3.4. Machine area is kept clear of dust and debris in line with OHS requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently punch peg holes in panels within organisational requirements |
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 of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Peg holes |
are small diameter holes punched in panel approximately 10 cm apart (or to enterprise or customer specification) horizontally and diagonally over the entirety of the panel |
Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Material may include: |
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Punching |
is the process of punching multiple holes through thin panel simultaneously to a planned hole layout, in line with enterprise or customer specifications |
Storage locations may include: |
the use of:
and may be divided into:
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Equipment may include: |
and is to include:
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Communication may include: |
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Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Feed rate |
is the rate of speed the material is passed through the machine affecting the sharpness of the punches, the finish of the material and the production output |
Defects may include: |
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Disposing of may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Stacking may include: |
categorising in machining process, common size, length and thickness
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
No sector assigned |
Co-prerequisite units
Co-prerequisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Wood Panel Products |