Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out general drilling operations using a radial arm drill.
The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision in the sugar milling industry.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for drilling operations | 1.1 Identify drilling requirements according to specifications 1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace safety procedures 1.3 Ensure the workplace meets and is maintained according to workplace cleaning standards 1.4 Collect and prepare materials to be drilled 1.5 Set up drill according to specified drilling requirements 1.6 Conduct pre-operational equipment checks according to operating procedures 1.7 Identify and report health and safety hazards and maintenance requirements |
2. Operate drill to achieve specifications | 2.1 Position and clamp materials for drilling operation according to operating procedures 2.2 Start, operate and shut down the drill according to operating procedures 2.3 Check work against specifications 2.4 Identify non-conforming components, and correct as required 2.5 Undertake basic routine operational maintenance according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Identify drilling-task-related information and specifications from drawings and work instructions |
Numeracy | Select drill sizes and drilling speeds and feeds Identify non-conforming hole depths and diameters |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures relevant to own role Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role |
Interact with others | Follow accepted communication practices to exchange information about drilling operations, operational maintenance and safety |
Get the work done | Recognise and make routine decisions to respond to non-conforming components Identify and correct routine drilling problems |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)