Manufacture using joinery machines

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
FWPTMM3202

State Code
AXJ70

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
13/05/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

05/10/2016

Field of Education

030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning

Original Release Date

05/10/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare, cut and drill machined joints in timber using mortise and tenon machines, borers and routers. Work includes non-specialist equipment maintenance and is completed in a forest and wood products factory setting.The unit applies to Machine Operator, Timber Manufactured Products Technician, Engineered Timber Products Technician. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for profiling

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
1.2 Obtain type and quantity of material to be machined from storage location.
1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
1.4 Identify process and material to be manufactured; select cutting blades or drills.

2. Set up profiling equipment

2.1 Complete equipment pre start-up checks in line with organisational procedures.
2.2 Select machine guides and attach to machinery.
2.3 Install cutting blades or drills into selected machinery.
2.4 Set depth and width of cut or hole in line with required process and to minimise waste.
2.5 Position material stack in close proximity to maximise ease of machine feeding.
2.6 Test equipment set-up for depth and width through trial run on timber and adjust as required.

3. Cut material to profile

3.1 Feed material into machine at feed rate prescribed by organisational requirements.
3.2 Use equipment and machinery in line with organisational procedures, manufacturer's instructions and environmental protection practices.
3.3 Follow, maintain and adjust manufacturing sequence to produce required quantity and maximise feed rate.
3.4 Check manufacturing process regularly and adjust to maintain desired depth and width.
3.5 Reject material with defects and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
3.6 Stack material safely in designated location in line with work order requirements.
3.7 Report equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
3.8 Complete and maintain accurate records and reports of machining outcomes in line with organisational procedures.

4. Complete operator maintenance

4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock-out equipment.
4.2 Check cutting blades and drills for bluntness or damage.
4.3 Remove and replace cutting blades and drills in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
4.4 Dispose of used blades and drills in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.
4.5 Keep machine area clear of dust and debris in line with WHS and site requirements.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D6093	FPITMM3202B	Manufacture using joinery machines	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBM03	FWPTMM3211	Manufacture using joinery machines	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAM0	FWP30516	Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products	Qualification
BAM2	FWP30816	Certificate III in Woodmachining	Qualification