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Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines

Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFM3013
State Code
WI434
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/03/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining drilling machines using their full technical potential and capacities. It encompasses and builds on the drilling machines and tasks covered in unitMSFFM2010 Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, quality, materials, equipment and quantities
  • 1.2 Cutting list and job specifications are read and interpreted
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.4 Material for machining is selected and inspected for quality
  • 1.5 Drilling machines, cutting tools and jigs are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
  • 1.6 Procedures are determined for minimising waste material
  • 1.7 Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job
2 Set up machines
  • 2.1 Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked
  • 2.2 Drill settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Trial runs are conducted to check drill operation, accuracy and quality of finished work
  • 2.4 Necessary adjustments are made to drill settings
3 Operate machines
  • 3.1 Drill start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2 Material to be drilled is positioned in accordance with manufacturer instructions, tooling requirements, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
  • 3.3 Drill is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, and to manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.4 Drill operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output
  • 3.5 Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the drill are identified and reported to appropriate persons
4 Finalise operation and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
  • 4.3 Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
  • 4.4 Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8622 LMFFM3021B Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK20 MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines Unit of competency