Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM04018 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform general woodworking machine operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM04018 - Perform general woodworking machine operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate woodworking machines used by engineering patternmakers and marine fabricators. Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools for hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.Note: This unit does not cover the use of woodworking machines for furniture and building construction.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Casting and moulding
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
       
Element: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Identify job requirements from specifications, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Set up woodworking machines
  • Select appropriate woodworking machine to meet specifications
       
Element: Select tools and cutters appropriate to task requirements
       
Element: Sharpen and/or shape cutting tools as required
       
Element: Install tools and cutters in an appropriate manner according to procedures
       
Element: Set and adjust guards and stops
       
Element: Operate woodworking machines
  • Position and secure material to be machined
       
Element: Machine materials to specification
       
Element: Optimise material use and minimise waste
       
Element: Check finished component
  • Check machined component against specifications and predetermined finish
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This field allows for 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.

Job requirements include one (1) or more of the following:

sizing

appearance in terms of figure, grain or surface finish

allowance of imperfections, including:

twist

bow

bend

sloping grain

knots

shakes

gum veins

Woodworking machines include one (1) or more of the following:

band saws

buzzers

thicknesses

disk sander

bobbin sander

pattern mill

wood lathe

pedestal router and drill

Set up includes the following:

installation of the blades and cutters

settings for the job including adjustments for sizing and speed

Cutting tools include one (1) or more of the following:

blades

outer bits

Guards/stops include:

fixed and variable guards and stops

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
Select appropriate woodworking machine to meet specifications 
 
 
 
 
Position and secure material to be machined 
 
 
Check machined component against specifications and predetermined finish 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM04018 - Perform general woodworking machine operations
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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM04018 - Perform general woodworking machine operations

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