Assessment Requirements for MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines

Modification History

Release 1. Changes to code, application, elements, performance criteria, assessment requirements. Foundation skills added. Range of conditions removed. Assessment requirements changed.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:

set up and operate at least 4 of the following types of saw to complete tasks in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications:

cross-cut saws

circular rip saws

sliding table panel saws and scroll-band saws

numerically controlled (NC) beam saws

wall saws

band re-saws and straight line edgers

complete operator maintenance on each of the 4 machines at least once, including:

checking that guards, safety switches, and machine jigs and attachments are functioning correctly

servicing machine lubrication points

identifying tooling needing sharpening and repair

checking that drive belts are undamaged and correctly tensioned

cleaning machine at the end of a production run

checking that electrical systems are functioning, and identifying issues for referral to qualified electrician

completing maintenance documentation

meet workplace standards for efficiency, including:

identifying and resolving routine problems

working with others, recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

workplace procedures for:

work health and safety

quality assurance and tolerance levels

reporting of machinery faults and material defects

risk control measures, including personal protective equipment (PPE), for the following hazards

cutting and crushing hazard

objects and particles thrown by machine

noise

airborne contaminants

slips, trips and falls

manual handling injuries

functions of different types of sawing machines, including at least 4 of the following:

cross-cut saws

circular rip saws

sliding table panel saws and scroll-band saws

numerically controlled (NC) beam saws

wall saws

band re-saws and straight line edgers

sawing processes and techniques including those for cutting simple and compound angles and freehand curves and undertaking deep, freehand and off-fence ripping

characteristics and response to the machine sawing process of materials commonly used, including at least 4 of the following:

solid timber

manufactured board

laminates

plastics

acrylics

synthetic solids

function of other tools and materials typically used in the sawing process

machine-specific tools

jigs and fixtures

machine consumables

oils and lubricants and trial materials.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

work documentation

unprocessed materials for sawing

sawing machines (4 different types) and other tools and equipment required for performance evidence

PPE

workplace procedures.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73