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Use furniture making hand and power tools

Use furniture making hand and power tools

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFM2013
State Code
OEL27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
38
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use hand and power tools to perform common furniture making tasks such as cutting, joining, planning and sanding wood and other materials. It includes tool safety and basic tool sharpening. Workers with this competency complete routine tasks in industries such as cabinet and furniture making and wood machining. 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 tool use
  • 1.1 Identify task requirements from work instructions
  • 1.2 Select tool to meet task requirements and identify work health and safety requirements for its use
  • 1.3 Check that tool is safe and functional and report any faults to supervisor
  • 1.4 Select equipment to hold or support material being worked on
  • 1.5 Prepare material and hold in position for safe and efficient work
2 Use tools
  • 2.1 Use tools safely and in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.2 Use tools to workplace efficiency standards
  • 2.3 Ensure tools are in a safe state, position and location when not in immediate use
  • 2.4 Follow safety procedures for the use of power
3 Clean up work area and tools
  • 3.1 Clean tools and equipment using appropriate cleaning materials and agents
  • 3.2 Complete routine operator maintenance on tools in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.3 Store tools and equipment according to their specific storage needs and workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI410 MSFFM2001 Use furniture making sector hand and power tools Unit of competency