Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare job.

1.1.

Job requirements are obtained, confirmed and applied to planning.

1.2.

Work area is inspected, conditions and hazards are identified, and health and safety requirements  are confirmed with relevant personnel and applied to planning.

1.3.

Static machine is checked for serviceability according to job requirements, and faults are rectified using appropriate maintenance tools and equipment or reported before starting work.

1.4.

Safe operating procedures for static machine  are reviewed and confirmed with relevant personnel, and applied to planning.

1.5.

Materials  are identified and cutting list is prepared according to design specifications.

1.6.

Material quantities are calculated and materials are obtained, safely handled and located ready for use.

2.

Prepare materials for processing.

2.1.

Component  drawings are reviewed and component identity, face and edge are marked on each piece of material according to design specification.

2.2.

Jigs and templates relevant to the job are identified and applied, as required.

2.3.

Length and joint details of components are set out and marked on component material.

2.4.

Component marking and dimensions are checked before machining.

3.

Process materials.

3.1.

Machine and fences or guides are set up for required operating process and setting is locked into position according to standard operating procedures.

3.2.

Machine start-up procedure is carried out according to manufacturer recommendations.

3.3.

Marked-up material is fed to machine, where applicable, according to manufacturer recommendations, and safe handling and standard operating procedures.

3.4.

Material is set up and held in place for mobile machine and moving table operations according to manufacturer recommendations.

3.5.

Machine is operated within its designed capacity and purpose, and according to manufacturer specifications and health and safety requirements.

3.6.

Machine shut-down and switch-off procedures are carried out according to manufacturer recommendations and under supervisor instructions.

3.7.

Components are labelled and positioned for assembly according to job requirements.

4.

Maintain machine and attachments.

4.1.

Machines are maintained through regular servicing and according to manufacturer operating manuals.

4.2.

Major faults are identified and reported to responsible supervisor.

4.3.

Minor faults are identified and corrected where applicable under supervision.

4.4.

Assistance is given as required when blades and attachments are fitted and secured, under supervisor instruction and according to manufacturer specifications.

5.

Clean up.

5.1.

Machine is cleaned and waste material disposed of safely under supervisor instruction and in line with workplace environmental requirements.

5.2.

Cutters, blades and attachments are cleaned, checked and stored under supervisor instruction.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Numeracy skills to:

• interpret material quantities in component drawings.

Oral communication skills to:

• enable clear and direct communication and sharing of information
• use listening and questioning to identify and confirm requirements.

Reading skills to:

• read and interpret machine operating manual and job specifications.

Writing skills to:

• report equipment faults.

Initiative skills to:

• respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities
• respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action
• recognise minor faults and problems and take action to rectify them.

Teamwork skills to:

• work with others to action machine maintenance tasks.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Health and safety requirements  must include:

• emergency procedures, including:

• evacuation
• first aid
• location and use of firefighting equipment

• hazard identification and risk control procedures, including for handling hazardous materials and dangerous goods
• risk assessment and treatments associated with:

• lighting
• work site visitors and the public
• working in proximity to others

• selection, correct fitting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
• selection and use of tools and equipment
• workplace environmental requirements.

Safe operating procedures for static machine  must include:

• method of operation in line with manufacturer operating manuals
• health and safety requirements for:

• guard attachments
• cut-off switches
• PPE to be used.

Static machines  must include five or more of the following:

• band saws
• buzzers (jointers or surface planers)
• dimensional saws
• docking saws, including aluminium docking saws
• grinders
• mortisers
• multi-drill machines
• panel saws
• rip saws
• table sanders
• table routers
• thicknessers
• travelling beam saws
• vertical and horizontal drills.

Materials  must include three or more of the following:

• acrylic or similar materials
• glass or similar materials
• manufactured board
• metal or similar materials
• natural or manufactured stone
• solid surfaces
• timber or similar materials.

Components  must include:

• carcases
• benches or counter tops
• drawers
• doors.