Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to operate basic woodworking machines used for sawing, planing, sanding and drilling in the production of furniture |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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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 work |
1.1. Work instructions are used to identify job requirements, including quality, materials, equipment, and quantities 1.2. Workplace health and safety 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 manufacturers' instructions 2.3. Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturers' 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 manufacturers' recommendations 2.5. Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output 2.6. Waste quantities are checked and 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 reused 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 |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge 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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Critical Aspects of Evidence |
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Resource Implications |
Access to basic woodworking machinery as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating procedures, and unprocessed materials. |
Method of Assessment |
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency. |
Context of Assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
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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The unit scope is to cover a minimum of one saw , one planer , one drill and one sander and related tasks from the following list : |
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Unit context |
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Material to be machined may include but is not limited to : |
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Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Furniture Making |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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