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Perform general planing and shaping operations

Perform general planing and shaping operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPSUG2025
State Code
OAN82
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
030707 - Metal Fitting, Turning And MacHining
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out general planing and shaping operations. It excludes the use of CNC planers and shapers. Typical operations include slotting, planing and cutting flats.The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision in the sugar milling industry. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for planing and shaping operations
  • 1.1 Identify machining requirements according to job specifications
  • 1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety procedures in the workplace
  • 1.3 Collect and prepare materials to be planed or shaped
  • 1.4 Set up planing and shaping equipment for operation
  • 1.5 Conduct pre-operational equipment checks according to operating procedures
  • 1.6 Identify and report health and safety hazards and maintenance requirements according to health and safety procedures
2. Operate planing and shaping equipment to achieve specifications
  • 2.1 Set machining parameters to meet job requirements
  • 2.2 Position and clamp materials for planing and shaping operation
  • 2.3 Start, operate and shut down the planing and shaping equipment according to operating procedures
  • 2.4 Check work against specifications
  • 2.5 Identify non-conforming components, and correct as required
  • 2.6 Undertake basic routine operational maintenance according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Ensure the work area is maintained to meet workplace cleaning standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD859 FDFSUG229A Perform general planing and shaping operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEF0 FBP31018 Certificate III in Sugar Milling Industry Operations Qualification