Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to use coiling machines and related tools and materials to produce springs for mattresses and bases. |
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. Plan work operations |
1.1. Specifications for springs are confirmed, including: 1.1.1. type of spring required 1.1.2. spring tension 1.1.3. spring positioning 1.1.4. wire type and diameter 1.1.5. coil count 1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.3. Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants 1.4. Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for the required spring coiling process |
2. Operate machinery to make springs |
2.1. Machine is checked for safe and effective operation 2.2. Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and, machine and tool manufacturer instructions 2.3. Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions 2.4. Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and to manufacturer recommendations 2.5. Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures 2.6. Machine operation is monitored to ensure springs are produced to job specifications and quality requirements 2.7. 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. Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures 3.2. Material that can be reused is collected and stored 3.3. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures 3.4. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures 3.5. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures 3.6. Equipment and tooling is maintained 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 |
Appropriate equipment and tools, including a coiling machine, wire, work order; workplace information, including work procedures and equipment instructions. |
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 will generally 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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Unit scope |
This unit covers work involving the making of springs for mattresses and bases. |
Unit context |
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Tools and equipment |
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Materials |
Materials include but may not be limited to helical wire |
Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Mattress and Base Making |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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