^
 
 

Unit of competency details

FWPCOT3234 - Cut material using CNC sizing machines (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to FPICOT3234B - Cut material using CNC sizing machines 12/May/2016
Is superseded by and equivalent to FWPCOT3331 - Cut material using CNC sizing machinesUpdated Performance Evidence 27/Jan/2022

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 18/Dec/2018
(View details for release 1) 13/May/2016

Companion volumes:
Unit of competency Assessment requirements

Delivery:
Find RTOs approved to deliver this unit of competency.

Training packages that include this unit

Qualifications that include this unit

Skill sets that include this unit

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  14/Oct/2016 
The content being displayed has been produced by a third party, while all attempts have been made to make this content as accessible as possible it cannot be guaranteed. If you are encountering issues following the content on this page please consider downloading the content in its original form

Content

Compare:
Compare content of this unit of competency with other releases or training components
Download:

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 4.0.

Release 1

This version replaces equivalent FPICOT3234B Cut material using CNC sizing machines, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2.

This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate computer numerical control (CNC) sizing machines to achieve accurate dimensional cuts of engineered wood products and timber components in a manufacturing facility. Work also involves operator maintenance.

The unit applies to individuals who work as production workers, engineered timber products technicians, machine operators or timber fabricators. Operators generally work under broad or limited direction to complete routine activities related to their own work, and take responsibility for their work.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Common Technical

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for cutting engineered wood product or timber

1.1 Review work order, specifications, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures for CNC cutting operations and, where required, check with appropriate personnel

1.2 Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislation to maintain safe work practices

1.3 Obtain the type and quantity of material to be cut from a storage location

2. Set up the CNC sizing machine

2.1 Set CNC optimising program to meet work specifications

2.2 Check the CNC cutting machine mechanisms, emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls for safe and effective operation

2.3 Adjust the CNC cutting machine settings according to work specifications

2.4 Complete trial run to check system and machine operation for accuracy, quality and dimensions of finished work

2.5 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of according to environmental protection practices

2.6 Complete final adjustments to CNC optimising program, cutting tools and equipment

3. Operate the CNC sizing machine

3.1 Use the CNC sizing machine, cutting tools and equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures, manufacturer instructions, operating capacity and purpose and environmental protection practices

3.2 Feed engineered wood product or timber into the CNC machine, operate cutting tools according to tooling requirements and regularly monitor to minimise waste and ensure correct dimensions are produced

3.3 Repair or dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and material with defects according to environmental protection practices

3.4 Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel

4. Complete operator maintenance

4.1 Lock out the CNC sizing machine according to workplace health and safety procedures

4.2 Check blades for bluntness or damage

4.3 Remove and replace blades according to manufacturer recommendations

4.4 Dispose of used blades according to environmental protection practices

4.5 Keep machine clear of dust and debris according to organisational safety procedures

4.6 Record and report production outcomes, machine and equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Description 

Numeracy

  • Identify quantities of required material within work orders, and count numbers to be cut
  • Set numerical data on CNC optimising program according to sizing specifications
  • Calculate the feed rate to optimise quality and quantity of production output
  • Measure finished dimensions against specifications and allowable tolerances

Navigate the world of work
  • Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role

Interact with others
  • Use modes of communication suitable for the purpose to confirm and clarify understanding

Get the work done
  • Recognise and respond to routine problems

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

FWPCOT3234 Cut material using CNC sizing machines

Release 2

FWPCOT3234 Cut material using CNC sizing machines

Release 1

Updated workplace health and safety requirements and foundation skills; and clarified intent of unit and assessment requirements.

Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 4.0.

Release 1

This version replaces equivalent FPICOT3234B Cut material using CNC sizing machines, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2.

This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit. There must be evidence that, on at least one occasion, the individual has:

  • followed organisational workplace health and safety requirements and environmental protection procedures for cutting engineered wood product or timber using one or both of the following types of computer numerical control (CNC) sizing machines:
  • CNC beam saw
  • CNC double end profiling machine
  • set computer programs for the CNC sizing machines according to work specifications
  • cut one or more of the following types of engineered wood product or timber using the CNC sizing machines according to work specifications, manufacturer recommendations and within prescribed organisational tolerances:
  • glued laminated beams (glulam)
  • cross-laminated timber (CLT)
  • laminated veneer
  • chipboard
  • medium density fibreboard
  • dressed timber
  • preservative treated timber
  • conducted operator maintenance on the CNC sizing machines,cutting tools and equipment.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • health and safety hazards or risks related to operating CNC sizing machines for cutting engineered wood products or timber as identified through risk assessments, manufacturer technical information, regulations and industry health and safety guides
  • workplace policies and procedures specific to cutting material using CNC sizing machines:
  • health and safety, with particular emphasis on equipment lockout and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • use of CNC sizing machines, cutting tools and equipment
  • communication reporting lines
  • recording and reporting production outcomes, machine and equipment faults and maintenance requirements
  • environmental protection practices for manufacturing facilities:
  • reducing water and energy use
  • cleaning plant, cutting tools and equipment
  • disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste
  • range of cutting patterns used with CNC sizing machines to achieve accurate dimensions and quality of the finished product
  • characteristics of timber, timber products and timber defects
  • system functions and capabilities of CNC software for sizing machines, including cutting patterns and sequences
  • purpose, features and operation of CNC sizing machines:
  • CNC beam saws
  • CNC double end profiling machines
  • methods for assessing saw blade condition.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • skills must be demonstrated in an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • one or both types of CNC sizing machines
  • computer program for sizing machines
  • maintenance tools for CNC sizing operations
  • saw blades suitable for CNC sizing machines
  • PPE suitable for cutting material using CNC sizing machines
  • engineered wood product or timber suitable for cutting operations using CNC sizing machines
  • CNC program suitable for the cutting operations
  • specifications:
  • manufacturer instructions for use and maintenance of equipment
  • work order with specific instructions for cutting material using CNC sizing machines
  • workplace policies and procedures for cutting material using CNC sizing machines, including health and safety and emergency procedures and environmental protection procedures
  • template documents for recording production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47

Back to top