Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to prepare and cut material to differing lengths and angles using computer programmable optimising equipment. It requires the ability to select and load programs and cutting sequences, assess problems and determine appropriate responses General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPICOT3206A Cut material using high speed optimiser |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves cutting material using a high speed optimiser in a forest products factory setting The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for cutting |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to cutting material using high speed optimiser are identified and followed 1.2. Job requirements are obtained from work order or computer download in line with site procedures 1.3. Materials suitable for cutting to length and angles are obtained from pre-selected order or identified from available stock 1.4. Program requirements are selected and loaded, and machine cycle is checked in line with site procedures 1.5. Material cutting patterns and saw setup sequences are identified to enable loading of boards for cutting 1.6. Cutting equipment is checked, adjustments made where necessary, and started in line with manufacturer recommendations and site procedures 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Operate programmed machinery |
2.1. Materials are loaded and machinery is operated in line with planned cutting sequence, specifications and OHS requirements 2.2. First board cut after setup is checked for length and angle to site or order tolerances, and setup is adjusted as required 2.3. Equipment lock-out procedures are applied in line with OHS requirements and site procedures 2.4. Off-cuts and rejected boards are identified, segregated and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.5. Problems are identified, assessed and resolved or promptly reported in line with site procedures |
3. Monitor and adjust processing |
3.1. Processing is regularly monitored and minor problems are resolved in line with OHS requirements, site procedures and tolerances 3.2. Equipment is maintained in line with OHS requirements, site procedures and manufacturer recommendations 3.3. Major problems and equipment faults are promptly reported in line with site procedures 3.4. Work area is regularly cleared of off-cuts and sawdust in line with site standards, and environmental and OHS requirements 3.5. Production and quality records and reports are processed in line with site procedures and organisational requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This 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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently prepare and undertake cutting processes using computer programmable high speed optimising equipment, and resolve problems and faults in line with site procedures |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Job requirements may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Program requirements |
may be selected from a range of available programs or a computer download, identifying and reporting the need for new programs |
Cutting equipment may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Disposing of may include: |
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Problems |
may be minor or major and relate to:
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Monitored may include: |
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Equipment maintenance may include: |
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Faults may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may relate to:
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |