MSFFM2018 - Operate basic static machines safely

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Unit code: MSFFM2018 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate basic stationary machinery used in industries such as wood machining and cabinet and furniture making. Workers with this competency undertake basic operations. More advanced skills in setting up, maintaining and using machines to their full capacity are covered in units dedicated to specific machine types.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • safely operate at least 5 of the following static machines on at least 2 occasions each to complete specified tasks to workplace quality standards:
  • band saw
  • crosscut saw
  • panel saw
  • rip saw
  • edge bander
  • hinge borer
  • thicknesser
  • jointer
  • wide belt sander.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • safety requirements and considerations for operation of static machines:
  • correct positioning of hands and body in relation to the machine
  • importance of grain direction in solid timber for the safe positioning of the work piece in the machine
  • correct use of machine guards and safety devices, including Australian Standards requirements
  • how to prevent kick back of work piece in the machine
  • required dust extraction for the materials being used
  • characteristics of static machines used in machining materials, including at least 5 of the following:
  • band saw
  • compound mitre saw/crosscut saw
  • panel saw
  • rip saw
  • edge bander
  • hinge borer
  • thicknesser
  • jointer
  • personal protective equipment (PPE) required for operation of static machines
  • characteristic of manufactured board and solid timber in response to machining
  • edge treatments
  • selecting the correct face on double sided flat panels for the finished situation
  • importance of using correct tooling for the machine and operation being performed
  • workplace procedures for:
  • quality assurance and tolerance levels
  • reporting of machinery faults and material defects.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VU Polytechnic and/or via the Victoria University Polytechnic e-Learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
MSF20322 | Certificate ii | Duration:
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
MSF30322 | Certificate iii | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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