Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required to install and commission computer numerically controlled (CNC) processes and machine control programs for CNC sizing machines and CNC machining and processing centres 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 FPITMM4203A Install and commission CNC software |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit involves installing and commissioning CNC software 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
Prerequisite units |
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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 software installation |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing and commissioning CNC software are identified and followed 1.2. Program format and operational purpose are accurately diagnosed and specified applications identified 1.3. Specifications are checked for intended operating conditions 1.4. Program instructions are checked for compliance with specifications 1.5. Software timers are counter set to specification 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Install automatic process machine control programs |
2.1. Appropriate program loading technique is selected 2.2. External loading devices are correctly connected to automatic process machine control system 2.3. Machine control system is placed in correct operational mode to accept program loading 2.4. Program is downloaded in line with manufacturer's' recommended procedure and enterprise requirements 2.5. Checks are made during and after downloading to ensure accurate and complete data transfer 2.6. External program loading devices and connections are disconnected from process and machine control system |
3. Commission automatic process and machine control program |
3.1. Operation of the equipment using the program is monitored for accuracy and safe performance 3.2. Outputs are checked and measured for compliance with specifications 3.3. External inputs are checked for compliance with specifications, in line with specified procedures 3.4. Total operation is checked for compliance with specifications 3.5. Location of program master copy storage is identified 3.6. Installation and commissioning process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel |
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 install and commission CNC software in line with organisational requirements |
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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Installing and commissioning CNC software is to include: |
commissioning includes:
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Program format |
relates to the intended actions of the CNC machine and the time needed to perform those actions, taking into account the limitations of the machinery and cutters |
Software timer |
is the software component that schedules which activities occur at what point in the program format |
Communication may include: |
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External loading devices |
are computers (desktop, notebook or laptop) with disk drives able to be linked to the machine control system |
Machine control system |
is the computerised operating controls for the CNC machine which stores and runs the program at the direction of an operator |
Output |
is the product intended for production, produced to the intended outcome following the program format in the intended time |
External inputs |
involve feeding the program from the attached computer to the machine control system which is checked for accuracy with the program master |
Program master copy : |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
No sector assigned |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Timber Manufactured Products and Timber Merchandising |