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Manufacture using joinery machines

Manufacture using joinery machines

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPTMM3211
State Code
OBM03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate mortise and tenon machines, borers and routers to cut and drill machined joints in timber. This includes identifying work requirements, setting up and operating joinery machines, and completing routine equipment maintenance.The unit applies to individuals who operate joinery machines in a timber processing or manufacturing facility. No licensing, legislative 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 to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with using joinery machines
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Obtain type and quantity of material to be machined from storage location
  • 1.6 Select appropriate equipment, including cutting blades or drills, and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.7 Plan manufacturing sequence
2. Set up profile
  • 2.1 Complete equipment pre-start-up checks according to workplace and manufacturer 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 according to 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. Operate machine
  • 3.1 Feed material into machine at feed rate according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Use equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures, manufacturer 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 of cut or hole
  • 3.5 Reject material with defects, and reuse, recycle or dispose of according to environmental protection practices
  • 3.6 Stack material safely in designated location according to work order requirements
  • 3.7 Report equipment faults to appropriate personnel
  • 3.8 Complete and maintain accurate records and reports of machining outcomes according to workplace procedures
4. Complete operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Follow workplace 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 according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.4 Dispose of used blades and drills according to workplace procedures and environmental protection practices
  • 4.5 Keep machine area clear of dust and debris according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ70 FWPTMM3202 Manufacture using joinery machines Unit of competency