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Construct jigs and fixtures

Construct jigs and fixtures

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFM3024
State Code
WI445
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030705 - Toolmaking
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
34
Description
This unit of competency covers preparing and constructing jigs and fixtures to produce furniture components.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify the purpose of the jig or fixture
  • 1.1 Purpose of the jig or fixture, and the equipment it is to be used on is established
  • 1.2 Proposed service life of jig or fixture is established
  • 1.3 Tolerances allowed are identified
  • 1.4 Materials for jig construction are established
  • 1.5 Quality requirements for each stage of the construction process are identified
2 Plan jig or fixture construction
  • 2.1 Plan of proposed jig or fixture is produced
  • 2.2 Approval of design is gained through workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Steps or stages in production are planned, noting check points for measurements and tests
3 Collect materials and equipment
  • 3.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 3.2 Sufficient materials to complete the project are assembled ready for use
  • 3.3 Suitable work area is selected
  • 3.4 Hand and/or power tools are identified and checked for serviceability and assembled in work area
  • 3.5 Appropriate equipment required is identified and checked for serviceability
4 Construct the jig or fixture
  • 4.1 Production plan is followed to construct the jig or fixture
  • 4.2 Tools and equipment are used in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Quality checks are conducted at the identified points
  • 4.4 Modifications are identified and recommended within workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Modifications to the plan are documented and followed
  • 4.6 Jig or fixture is checked for fitness for purpose
5 Finalise operation and maintain equipment
  • 5.1 Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
  • 5.3 Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
  • 5.4 Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8633 LMFFM3033B Construct jigs and fixtures Unit of competency