Unit of competency Outline
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Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes
Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW2018A
TLIW2018A
State Code
D5370
D5370
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate hand held air/power equipment for pallet production processes in accordance with workplace requirements. It includes identifying equipment and power requirements, setting up equipment and completing pre-use checks, operating hand held air and/or power equipment, and storing equipment appropriately after use. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Identify equipment and power requirements
- 1.1 Equipment for drilling, cutting and grinding is identified and matched to work applications
- 1.2 Power and air supplies are identified for voltage, amperage, air pressure, lubrication and water separation
- 1.3 Emergency shut-down procedures are identified and followed when necessary
- 1.4 Appropriate workplace procedures and personal protective equipment are identified and used
2Set up equipment and complete pre-use checks
- 2.1 Equipment settings, accessories and consumables are checked for appropriate condition
- 2.2 Manufacturers or workplace instructions for equipment are read and used to inform work practices
- 2.3 Equipment is set up for the required production process
- 2.4 Equipment is checked through the full operating range required for the task
3Operate hand held air/power equipment
- 3.1 Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers and/or workplace instructions
- 3.2 Appropriate consumables including cooling and lubricating fluids are used where required
- 3.3 Provision is made to deal with waste, off-cuts and other by-products
- 3.4 Production techniques appropriate to the task are followed to meet required outcome
- 3.5 Finished materials are checked for conformity to quality/workplace standards
- 3.6 Faults/problems with materials or equipment are identified and action is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
4Store equipment appropriately
- 4.1 Finished materials are directed to storage area or next production stage
- 4.2 Equipment is cleaned prior to storage
- 4.3 Equipment which is damaged, unserviceable or requiring service is tagged and appropriate steps are taken to arrange repair
- 4.4 Storage areas are maintained appropriately
- 4.5 Workplace documentation and records are completed as required
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.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may:
large, medium or small worksites
Workplace environment may include:
movement of equipment, goods, products, materials and vehicular traffic
The docking process is conducted:
as part of manufacture/repair activities with the operator using discretion and judgement within established specifications
Timber may be:
hardwood or softwood
Air/power equipment may include:
chisels
nail guns
saws
grinders/sanders
drills
spray guns
socket drivers
compressors
glue guns
hot air guns
planes
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
stationary and moving equipment, parts and materials
noise, light, energy sources
electrical equipment
humidity, air temperature, radiant heat
debris on floor
faulty racking
poorly stacked materials or finished pallets
faulty equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
OH&S requirements include:
manual handling, protective clothing, elimination/control of hazards, machine isolation and machine guarding
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email/internet
barcode readers
oral, aural or signed communications
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established or standard procedures
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel
supervisors and managers
customers/clients
suppliers and contractors
union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Information/documents may include:
job specifications and workplace operating procedures
relevant Australian or international standards
manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools
supplier and/or client instructions
quality assurance standards for pallet manufacture
material safety data sheets (where applicable)
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
relevant regulations including the ADG Code
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes and regulations pertaining to pallet manufacture
Australian Standards AS 2858 and AS 2082
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
ADG Code and regulations
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may:
large, medium or small worksites
Workplace environment may include:
movement of equipment, goods, products, materials and vehicular traffic
The docking process is conducted:
as part of manufacture/repair activities with the operator using discretion and judgement within established specifications
Timber may be:
hardwood or softwood
Air/power equipment may include:
chisels
nail guns
saws
grinders/sanders
drills
spray guns
socket drivers
compressors
glue guns
hot air guns
planes
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
stationary and moving equipment, parts and materials
noise, light, energy sources
electrical equipment
humidity, air temperature, radiant heat
debris on floor
faulty racking
poorly stacked materials or finished pallets
faulty equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
OH&S requirements include:
manual handling, protective clothing, elimination/control of hazards, machine isolation and machine guarding
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email/internet
barcode readers
oral, aural or signed communications
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established or standard procedures
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel
supervisors and managers
customers/clients
suppliers and contractors
union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Information/documents may include:
job specifications and workplace operating procedures
relevant Australian or international standards
manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools
supplier and/or client instructions
quality assurance standards for pallet manufacture
material safety data sheets (where applicable)
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
relevant regulations including the ADG Code
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes and regulations pertaining to pallet manufacture
Australian Standards AS 2858 and AS 2082
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
ADG Code and regulations
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWL23 | TLIW2018 | Operate hand held air/power equipment for pallet production processes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W925 | TLI31610 | Certificate III in Warehousing Operations | Qualification |