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Set up and operate a wood turning lathe to produce off-centre work

Set up and operate a wood turning lathe to produce off-centre work

Unit of competency
National Code
LMFFDT4017A
State Code
WA385
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/05/2009
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/10/2012
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
16/10/2012
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain, set up and operate a woodturning lathe and holding devices used to produce off-centre work for the production of furniture and building work.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1. Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements and instructions relevant to lathe operations are verified and complied with
  • 1.2. Workinstructions are used to determine job requirements including design, quality, materials, equipment and quantity
  • 1.3. Material for turning is selected and inspected for safety
  • 1.4. The wood lathe, holding devices, tools and gauges are identified and checked for safe and efficient operations
  • 1.5. Procedures are determined for minimising waste
  • 1.6. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job
2. Set up machines with holding devices
  • 2.1. Lathe speed is selected in accordance with job requirements, safety considerations and manufacturers' recommendations
  • 2.2. Holding devices are mounted in accordance with job requirements and safety considerations
  • 2.3. Necessary gauges and tools are selected for job
3. Operate lathe
  • 3.1. Lathe start up instructions are carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2. Material is mounted in lathe in accordance with manufacture instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
  • 3.3. Lathe is operated in accordance with its designed capacity, purpose and to manufacturers' recommendations
  • 3.4. Lathe operation is monitored to ensure produce quality and output
  • 3.5. Waste quantities are checked and minimised
  • 3.6. Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
  • 3.7. Problems with the required work and/or operation of the machine are identified and reported to the appropriate person
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1. Materials that can be reused are collected and stored
  • 4.2. Waste and scraps are removed following workplace procedures
  • 4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace
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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation
requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures
requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling, including lifting and carrying
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Lathes
are to be manually operated using hand held tools
Instructions
may include but not be limited to workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment, production planning figures, workplace instructions including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs, workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications, and manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Procedures
may include but not be limited to drawing articles from plans or samples, manufacturing pencil and scratch gauges, freehand grinding of tools and the set up and operation of the lathe to produce turned components
Holding devices
are to be specific to the job and are to include faceplates, scroll checks and function checks


EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for the use of hand tools
Interpret product design and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
Identify, set up and maintain holding devices, safe speed selection and balance limitations to complete the following:
freehand turn articles between centres that have multiple axis
complete a minimum of eight hand turned articles to detail between centres
manufacture templates and gauges
scroll cut material prior to turning
complete a minimum of four hand turned articles to detail with grain at 90( to the axis of the lathe
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
eight significant wood turning requirements including design brief or specification
a range of optional timbers
range of quality wood turning tools
materials for the preparation of the product for finishing

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other related units of competency

Guidance information for assessment


Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI295 MSFFDT4014 Set up and operate a wood-turning lathe to produce off-centre work Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W642 LMF40508 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology Qualification