Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
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

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

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

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.