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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, quality, materials, equipment and quantities
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
   • Material for machining is selected and inspected for quality
   • Pressure and clamping machines, cutting tools and jigs are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
   • Procedures are determined for minimising waste material
   • Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job
2. Set up machines
   • Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked
   • Pressure and clamping machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
   • Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work
   • Necessary adjustments are made to machine settings
3. Operate machines
   • Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions
   • Material is placed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, tooling requirements, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
   • Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose and to manufacturer recommendations
   • Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output
   • Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
   • Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons
4. Finalise operation and maintain equipment
   • Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
   • Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
   • Unused material is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
   • Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Pressure and clamping machines include:	manual clamps and presses hydraulic vacuum presses and clamping machines post-forming machines
Materials to be pressed/clamped include:	solid timber manufactured board and decorative treatments laminates
Products include:	vacuum formed doors widening joints framed construction drawers and laminating veneers
Unit scope includes:	individuals to read and interpret production instructions, complete adjustments to machine configurations and settings, using jigs and fixtures, select and apply adhesives and operate machines to finish products
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, and local safe operating procedures work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving in the set up and operation of machines competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of domestic and commercial furniture, including kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components
Tools and equipment include:	screwdrivers hammers and spanners
Materials include:	pressure and clamping machine consumables oils and lubricants, trial materials and packing
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Read and interpret cutting lists and job specifications to prepare for work

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Identify, set up, operate and maintain at least one (1) pneumatically/hydraulically operated pressure and clamping machine to perform a significant production function covering three (3) different set-ups

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of pressure and clamping machines

Pressure and clamping processes and techniques

Characteristics of materials and uses of products produced

Workplace safety policies and procedures

Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects

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