Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code, title and Application changed. Elements and Performance Criteria changed to active voice. Range of Conditions removed and relevant content moved to Assessment Requirements. Assessment Requirements changed to include volume and frequency of evidence and remove duplication with Performance Criteria. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFDT4009 Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines to achieve design requirements for furniture or similar products. It includes tuning and general problem-solving.
This unit applies to individuals working in a manufacturing or workshop environment who set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines, either alone or as part of an internal or external team.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Competency Field
Workshop practice
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Determine set-up and operating requirements of woodworking machines |
1.1 Verify and ensure compliance with relevant legislative, work health and safety and workplace requirements related to selection and use of static woodworking machines 1.2 Identify set-up requirements for static woodworking machines in accordance with furniture design and safety requirements 1.3 Identify operating requirements to achieve design outcomes and determine safety requirements |
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2. Set up and operate static woodworking machines |
2.1 Check selected machines for serviceability, precision settings, maintenance compliance and safety in accordance with workplace procedures 2.2 Interpret work specifications and instructions and set up machines to perform operations 2.3 Operate machines in accordance with manufacturer operating procedures to achieve required work outcome 2.4 Monitor work to ensure quality standards are met 2.5 Follow safety procedures |
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3. Maintain static woodworking machines |
3.1 Assess machines for performance compliance 3.2 Identify, rectify and report on faults or non-compliance issues, or replace as needed in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Apply problem-solving techniques to identify and address operational problems 3.4 Conduct routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance of machines 3.5 Clean and clear work area in accordance with workplace procedures 3.6 Clean, maintain and store all machines in accordance with manufacturer specifications |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit to the performance criteria.
- Numeracy skills to interpret technical information.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MSFFDT4009 Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
