Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to set up, operate and maintain CNC sizing machines to produce furniture or components |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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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 work |
1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including: design, quality, materials, equipment and quantities 1.2. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.3. Material for machining is selected and inspected for appropriate quality 1.4. Procedures are determined for minimising waste material 1.5. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job |
2. Set up machines |
2.1. CNC program is set to job requirements 2.2. Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked 2.3. Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturers' instructions 2.4. Machines, cutting tools and jigs are checked for safe and effective operation 2.5. Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation and quality of finished work 2.6. Final adjustments are made to CNC programs and equipment according to workplace procedures |
3. Operate machines |
3.1. Machines are operated and monitored to ensure product quality and output 3.2. Waste quantities are checked and minimised 3.3. Problems with the required work are identified and reported to appropriate persons 3.4. Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures 3.5. Any authorised changes in working procedures are followed |
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment |
4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored 4.2. Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures 4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and site procedures 4.5. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace 4.6. Equipment and tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge 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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Critical Aspects of Evidence |
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Resource Implications |
CNC controlled equipment, standard operating procedures, unprocessed materials. |
Method of Assessment |
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency. |
Context of Assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
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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CNC sizing machines |
CNC sizing machines are to include CNC beam saws and may include double end profiling machines |
Unit scope |
Work involves computer programming skills, reading and interpreting drawings, stock control, setting cutting speeds, computer-aided machining operations, saw and tool maintenance |
Material to be sized is to include : |
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Unit context |
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Tools |
Tools are to include machine-specific tools and may include screwdrivers, hammers and spanners |
Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Furniture Making |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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