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Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs

Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4009
State Code
WI290
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining basic static woodworking machines to achieve furniture design requirements, including tuning and general problem solving. It involves application of skills and knowledge at the highly skilled craftsman or artisan level. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine set-up and operating requirements of woodworking machines
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the selection and use of static woodworking machines are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Set-up requirements for static woodworking machines are identified according to furniture design and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Operating requirements to achieve design outcomes are identified and safety requirements determined
2 Set up and operate static woodworking machines
  • 2.1 Selected machines are checked for serviceability, precision settings, maintenance compliance and safety
  • 2.2 Work specifications and instructions are interpreted and machines are set up to perform operations
  • 2.3 Machines are operated according to manufacturer operating procedures to achieve required work outcome
  • 2.4 Work is monitored to ensure quality standards are met
  • 2.5 Safety procedures are followed
3 Maintain static woodworking machines
  • 3.1 Machines are assessed for performance compliance
  • 3.2 Faults or non-compliances are identified and rectified, replaced or reported according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Problem-solving techniques are applied to identify and address operational problems
  • 3.4 Routine maintenance is conducted to ensure optimal performance of machines
  • 3.5 Work area is maintained to housekeeping standards
  • 3.6 All machines are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA380 LMFFDT4011A Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ54 MSFFDM4023 Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs Unit of competency