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:

Machines are to include:
surface planer
panel planer and wide belt sander and may include: multi-drum sander
planer sander and over and under machines

Material to be machined may include:
solid timber and manufactured board

Unit scope

Work involves changing and monitoring straight cutters and knives, setting pressures, chip breaker and fences, changing abrasive belts and adjusting pressures, feed and belt tracking devices

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

Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of machines

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

Tools and equipment are to include:
machine-specific tools and tension wrenches and may include: screwdrivers
hammers
spanners
jigs and fixtures

Materials are to include:
planing and finishing machine consumables
oils and lubricants and trial materials

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
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Read and interpret cutting lists and job specifications to prepare for work
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 and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality

Identify, set up and operate to their full capabilities, at least three different types of planing and finishing machines which are to include:

a surface planer
a panel planer, and
a wide belt sander
Conduct operator maintenance on machines and related equipment and materials
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of planing and finishing machines
Planing and finishing processes and techniques
Characteristics of materials and uses of products produced
Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels
Workplace safety policies and procedures
Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to planing and finishing operations, work orders, plans and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions 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. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate planing and finishing problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage
Use of technology. Use the workplace technology related to planing and finishing, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Access to planing and finishing 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
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)