Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to use cutting equipment to safely and efficiently cut blanks, fabricate formed parts and maintain the dies. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Cut blanks to size |
1.1. Materials list is read and interpreted, and the correct material for the job selected in accordance with organisation requirements 1.2. Materials are cleaned to remove surface impurities 1.3. Cutting equipment is set and adjusted to specifications to minimize waste 1.4. Blanks are cut to specification using appropriate tools and cutting equipment 1.5. Blanks are sorted and recorded for identified press production purposes 1.6. Blanks are stacked in/on the appropriate containers/pallets for transportation |
2. Fabricate formed parts |
2.1. Materials list is read and interpreted to select and load blanks 2.2. Specified amount of the correct lubricant is applied to the blank 2.3. Waste is minimised by aligning the blank to specified press points on the die bed 2.4. Formed parts are pressed to specification using the appropriate press equipment 2.5. Formed parts are unloaded from press equipment and checked for specification and quality 2.6. Faulty parts are marked and recorded according to organisation procedures 2.7. Workflow and production schedule are recorded and maintained |
3. Maintain/changeover dies |
3.1. Die surfaces are steam cleaned and inspected for defects and conformity 3.2. Damaged dies are marked for repair or disposal and appropriate personnel notified 3.3. Undamaged dies are coated/covered to protect their surfaces and stored in designated areas 3.4. Dies are pre-built on outside bolsters fitted to organisation specifications 3.5. Die is removed/fitted in the sequence shown in the press set up specifications and aligned 3.6. Press is tested by producing part samples which are checked against specification |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Materials may include: |
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Organisation requirements may include: |
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Cutting equipment may include: |
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Blanks may be cut by:: |
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Transportation may include: |
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Steam cleaned may include the use of: |
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Conformity may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Automotive Manufacturing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Truck/Bus/Trailer Manufacture and Assembly |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |