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Operate hand-held air or power equipment for production processes

Operate hand-held air or power equipment for production processes

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD236E
State Code
ODB61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
13
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate hand-held air or power equipment used in the assembly and finishing of components in a production process. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to working safely with hand-held power tools as a learned discipline of skilled application.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. Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify equipment for drilling, cutting and grinding from job specifications
  • 1.2 Identify power and air sources with suitable voltage, amperage and air pressure from equipment and job specifications
  • 1.3 Identify lubrication and/or water separation equipment from job specifications
  • 1.4 Identify other requirements from job specifications
  • 1.5 Perform housekeeping tasks to prepare for work to be undertaken
  • 1.6 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards, including those arising from by-products, and equipment damage or faults
2. Conduct pre-startup checks
  • 2.1 Check condition of equipment against equipment specifications
  • 2.2 Check equipment sharpness and wear according to equipment maintenance procedures
  • 2.3 Set up equipment for required production process according to equipment specifications
  • 2.4 Test equipment through full operating range required for task to ensure readiness for use
3. Operate hand-held air or power equipment
  • 3.1 Start up and operate equipment according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2 Use consumables, including cooling and lubricating fluids, according to equipment specifications and job requirements
  • 3.3 Check process is operating according to equipment specifications and work requirements
  • 3.4 Ensure output meets job specifications and quality standards and is ready for next operation according to work requirements
  • 3.5 Monitor and maintain supply of materials to support operation of equipment
  • 3.6 Accurately complete logs and records
  • 3.7 Apply waste management strategies to deal with dust, swarf, off-cuts and other production by-products and waste according to workplace procedures
  • 3.8 Clean, inspect and store equipment and maintain storage areas according to specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.9 Pause or shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
4. Respond to process control variances
  • 4.1 Recognise and log process control and their causes
  • 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 4.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ25 PMBPROD236 Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes Unit of competency