Sander Competency Test
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In order to pass this competency test you need to obtain at least 80% on Part A which is a True/False written test. You also need to pass Parts B, C & D. In these sections you need to demonstrate your practical competency in using a range of power sanding tools and ability to answer a set of questions related to their safe use. Part A True False Section Instructions: Indicate whether the following statements are either True or False When using a sander it is important to select a suitable grade belt or disc sandpaper ________ When starting to use a disc sander you need to allow the machine to get to full speed before applying it to the work piece._______ A portable belt sander can be turned on without being held in position with your hand. ________ A disc sander can be stopped quickly by placing your hand on the disc after having turned off the power _________ When putting on a new sanding belt ensure that the arrow on the inside of the belt is pointing in the direction of rotation. _______ It is not important to wear dust masks when using a sanding machine. _________ It is important to use a dust bag or extraction unit when using a disc sander. _______ Eye protection must be worn when using a disc sander _______ Disc, Orbital and Belt sanders all perform the same job _______ When using a disc sander try to keep the power cord away from the tool’s moving parts. ______ It is important to switch off the power and disconnect the plug from the wall when making adjustments to the tool. ________ It is important to keep your fingers at least 50mm away from the disc or belt at all times. ______ The distance between the sanding disc and the fixed table should be more than 2mm. ______ Mark __________ ____ percentage PART B PRACTICAL COMPETENCY TEST: FIXED Students need to safely use a fixed disc sander to sand the end grain of a piece of radiata pine (140mm W x 19mm T x 400mm L). Prior to using the tool students are asked to orally answer the following questions: 1. Explain the steps involved in operating this machine ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 2. What is the main purpose of this machine? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 3. What safety risks does this machine pose to the operator? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 4. In what ways can you reduce the risk of accidents and personal injury when using this piece of equipment? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 5. Teacher comments re use of tool ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Result: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ __________________ Is Competent___________ Not Yet Competent________ Signed ______________ _______________ Teacher Student Date PART C PRACTICAL COMPETENCY TEST: ORBITAL Students need to safely use an orbital sander to sand a piece of radiata pine (140mm W x 19mm T x 400mm L) Prior to using the tool students are asked to orally answer the following questions: 1. Explain the steps involved in operating this machine ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 2. What is the main purpose of this machine? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 3. What safety risks does this machine pose to the operator? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _______________________________________ 4. In what ways can you reduce the risk of accidents and personal injury when using this piece of equipment? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ __________________________________________ 5. Teacher comments re use of tool ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Result: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ __________________ Is Competent___________ Not Yet Competent________ Signed ______________ Teacher Date _________________ Student PART D PRACTICAL COMPETENCY TEST: BELT Students need to safely use a belt sander to sand a piece of radiata pine (140mm W x 19mm T x 400mm L) Prior to using the tool students are asked to orally answer the following questions: 1. Explain the steps involved in operating this machine ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 2. What is the main purpose of this machine? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 3. What safety risks does this machine pose to the operator? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 4. In what ways can you reduce the risk of accidents and personal injury when using this piece of equipment? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 5. Teacher comments re use of tool ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Result: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Is Competent___________ Not Yet Competent________ Signed ______________ Teacher Date _________________ Student
