Assessment Requirements for MSFFM3037 Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSFFM3037 Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping 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 a spindle moulding machine and an overhead or inverted pin routing machine to complete task requirements in accordance with workplace procedures

complete operator maintenance on each of the 2 machines at least once, to include:

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.

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

function and characteristics of routing and shaping machines:

spindle moulding machine

overhead or inverted pin routing machine

routing and shaping processes and techniques

characteristics and response to routing and shaping of materials commonly used:

solid timber

manufactured board

plastics

laminates

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

function of tools and materials typically used in the routing and shaping 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

routing and shaping machines required for performance evidence

PPE

unprocessed materials for routing and shaping

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