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Operate hand held air/power equipment for pallet production processes

Operate hand held air/power equipment for pallet production processes

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW2018
State Code
AWL23
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate hand held air/power equipment for pallet production processes in accordance with regulations and workplace requirements in the transport and logistics industry. It includes identifying equipment and power requirements, setting up equipment, completing pre-use checks, operating hand held air and/or power equipment, and storing equipment appropriately after use. Work is generally performed under some supervision, within a team/group environment. 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 Equipment for drilling, cutting and grinding is identified and matched to work applications
  • 1.2 Power and air supplies are identified for voltage, amperage, air pressure, lubrication and water separation
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Emergency shut-down procedures are identified and followed as required
  • 1.5 Appropriate workplace procedures and personal protective equipment are identified and used
2 Set up equipment and complete pre-use checks
  • 2.1 Equipment settings, accessories and consumables are checked for appropriate condition
  • 2.2 Manufacturer or workplace instructions for equipment are read and used to inform work practices
  • 2.3 Equipment is set up for required production process
  • 2.4 Equipment is checked through full operating range required for task
3 Operate hand held air/power equipment
  • 3.1 Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer and/or workplace instructions
  • 3.2 Appropriate consumables including cooling and lubricating fluids are used as required
  • 3.3 Provision is made to deal with waste, off-cuts and other by-products
  • 3.4 Production techniques appropriate to task are followed to meet required outcome
  • 3.5 Finished materials are checked for conformity to quality/workplace standards
  • 3.6 Faults/problems with materials or equipment are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Store equipment appropriately
  • 4.1 Finished materials are directed to storage area or next production stage
  • 4.2 Equipment is cleaned prior to storage
  • 4.3 Equipment that is damaged, unserviceable or requiring service is tagged and appropriate steps are taken to arrange repair
  • 4.4 Storage areas are maintained appropriately
  • 4.5 Workplace documentation and records are completed as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5370 TLIW2018A Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZP5 TLI31616 Certificate III in Warehousing Operations Qualification