Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Produce and maintain cutting tools
Produce and maintain cutting tools
Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFM3040
MSFFM3040
State Code
OEK32
OEK32
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030705 - Toolmaking
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce and maintain cutting tools used in woodworking machinery.Workers with this competency follow established procedures in industries such as wood machining and cabinet making, using some discretion, judgment and problem solving to keep cutting tools safe and efficient.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for task
- 1.1 Determine cutting tool requirements from task documentation and inspection of machine
- 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety procedures
- 1.3 Assess whether cutting tool is suitable for machining
- 1.4 Check that machines, grinding tools and accessories are safe and functional
2. Set up machines
- 2.1 Complete machine settings and adjust to meet task requirements and in compliance with manufacturer instructions
- 2.2 Confirm that grinding is achieving required quality in cutting tool
- 2.3 Identify and make necessary adjustments to machine settings
3. Operate machines
- 3.1 Follow machine start-up procedure in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- 3.2 Machine tooling in accordance with manufacturer instructions and safe handling and workplace procedures
- 3.3 Operate machine in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, and to manufacturer recommendations
- 3.4 Monitor machine operation to ensure quality of output
- 3.5 Recognise problems and resolve or report to appropriate persons in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Finalise task
- 4.1 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
- 4.2 Clean machinery, complete routine lubrication and adjustments and leave in a safe mode in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.3 Identify, tag and report faulty equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.4 Complete job documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI444 | MSFFM3023 | Produce and maintain cutting tools | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIK0 | MSF30322 | Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology | Qualification |