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Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes

Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD236
State Code
BAJ25
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
13
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate hand held air or power equipment as typically used in the assembly and finishing of components in a production process. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to select equipment and materials, apply procedures for checking, maintaining and using the equipment and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify equipment and power requirements
  • 1.1 Match appropriate equipment for drilling, cutting and grinding to work applications
  • 1.2 Choose correct power and air sources, identifying and selecting correct voltage, amperage and air pressure
  • 1.3 Select correct lubrication and/or water separation equipment as required
  • 1.4 Inspect equipment for signs of damage or faults
  • 1.5 Select correct accessories in terms of suitability for purpose and operable condition
2 Follow emergency shutdown procedures
  • 2.1 Identify the circumstances which would justify an emergency shutdown of equipment
  • 2.2 Identify appropriate switches and/or other shutoff apparatus
  • 2.3 Shut down equipment in an emergency
  • 2.4 Complete reporting required following an emergency shutdown
3 Control hazards associated with using the equipment
  • 3.1 Identify potential hazards arising from power sources and/or compressed air
  • 3.2 Recognise process by-products which may cause damage to the operator, environment, products, raw materials, other equipment or personnel
  • 3.3 Follow procedures to control hazards
4 Set up equipment according to procedures
  • 4.1 Check equipment settings, accessories and consumables for acceptable condition
  • 4.2 Check equipment for sharpness/wear as appropriate
  • 4.3 Use manufacturer or workplace instructions for equipment as the basis of work practices
  • 4.4 Correctly set up equipment for the required production process
  • 4.5 Check equipment through the full operating range required for the task
5 Use equipment for production processes
  • 5.1 Operate equipment within the parameters of the manufacturer or workplace instructions
  • 5.2 Use appropriate consumables, including cooling and lubricating fluids, where required
  • 5.3 Deal with dust, swarf, off cuts and other production by-products and waste
6 Shut down equipment according to procedure
  • 6.1 Shut down equipment as required
  • 6.2 Dispose of any dust, swarf, off cuts and other production by-products and waste
7 Store equipment appropriately
  • 7.1 Clean equipment prior to storage
  • 7.2 Tag or take appropriate steps to arrange repair or servicing of equipment as required
  • 7.3 Maintain storage areas to workplace standards
8 Respond to routine problems to procedures
  • 8.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 8.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 8.3 Log problems as required
  • 8.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7570 PMBPROD236C Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB61 PMBPROD236E Operate hand-held air or power equipment for production processes Unit of competency