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Restricted Plant and Machinery - Safe Use Competency Test
Restricted Plant and Machinery - Safe Use Competency Test
Restricted Plant and Machinery - Safe Use Competency Test
Competency Test
Only teachers who have completed the course in Safe Use of Machinery for
Technology Teaching (22623VIC) or equivalent, within the last 5 years are permitted
to assess and supervise a student using a restricted plant or machinery item.
This form is to be completed for each item of restricted plant or machinery being
assessed.
Date:
School name:
Select plant and machinery item being assessed for competency (circle one):
CUTTING SHAPING
Grinder
Table / Bench Saw Triton Work Centre Panel Planer
(Pedestal or Bench)
Guillotine
Surface Planer
Band Saw (Powered & Manually Table Inverted Router
(Buzzer)
Operated)
Portable Plunge
Docking Saw / Router
Panel Saw Thicknesser
Radial Arm Saw (unsecured i.e. without
template or guide fence)
1
Section 1 - Woodwork / Metalwork
Complete this form whilst observing the student’s use of the item of plant or machinery.
Machines, cutting tools and jigs are identified and checked for safe and effective Yes No
operation
Set up machines
Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are Yes No
checked
Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job Yes No
requirements and machine and tool manufacturer’s instructions
Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of Yes No
finished work
Operate machines
Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, safe Yes No
handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, Yes No
tooling requirements and to manufacturer’s recommendations
Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded Yes No
according to workplace procedures
Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the machine are Yes No
identified and reported to appropriate persons
2
Section 1 - Woodwork / Metalwork
Complete this form whilst observing the student’s use of the item of plant or machinery.
Switch off equipment before removing waste material from table / work area Yes No
Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in Yes No
accordance with workplace procedures
Equipment and tools are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures Yes No
Student
Teacher / employee
Support
If further advice or assistance is required in completing this checklist, please contact the OHS
Advisory Service on 1300 074 715 or email safety@education.vic.gov.au