Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

The unit scope is to cover a minimum of one saw, one planer, one drill and one sander and related tasks from the following list:
cross cut saw
docking (oversize + 20mm)
docking (accurate to +/- 0.25mm)
docking square (no tolerance)
rip saw
parallel rip (oversize by 5mm+)
scroll band saw
off fence ripping
freehand ripping
freehand curve cutting
panel saw
cut flat panel board (off rip fence using scribe saw)
cut flat panel board (off cross-cut fence using scribe saw)
surface planer (buzzer/jointer)
machine face
machine edge
panel planer (thicknesser)
parallel plane width
parallel plane thickness
bobbin sander
sand concave surface
disc sander
sand straight surface
sand end grain
belt sander (linisher)
sand flat surfaces
vertical drill press
drill holes to pre-determined depths vertically
select and replace drill bits
hinge boring
horizontal borer (single bit)
drill holes to pre-determined depths horizontally
select and replace drill bits

Unit context

OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components

Material to be machined may include but is not limited to:
solid timber and manufactured board

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Identify work requirements
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Operate and monitor the machines and complete the tasks identified in the Range Statement for:
one saw
one planer
one drill
one sander
Work effectively with others

Underpinning Knowledge
The characteristics, uses and limitations of basic woodworking machines
General workplace quality standards and procedures
Workplace safety policies and procedures
Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, machine operations, basic plans and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities, including the preparation of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Apply basic arithmetical processes
Solve problems. Use checking techniques to identify, avoid or solve work problems
Use of technology. Use the workplace technology related to machine operations, including tools, equipment and basic measuring devices

Resource Implications
Access to basic woodworking machinery as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating procedures, and unprocessed materials.

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(1)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)