Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining CNC machining and processing centres to produce furniture or components.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Furniture Making
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare for work |
1.1 |
Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, quality, materials, equipment and quantities |
1.2 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
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1.3 |
Material for machining is selected and inspected for appropriate quality |
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1.4 |
Procedures are determined for minimising waste material |
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1.5 |
Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job |
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2 |
Set up for machining and processing |
2.1 |
CNC program is set to job requirements |
2.2 |
Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked |
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2.3 |
Machining and processing settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machining and processing and tool manufacturer instructions |
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2.4 |
Machining and processing, cutting tools and jigs are checked for safe and effective operation |
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2.5 |
Trial runs are conducted to check machining and processing operation and quality of finished work |
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2.6 |
Final adjustments are made to CNC programs and equipment according to workplace procedures |
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3 |
Operate machining and processing centres |
3.1 |
Machining and processing centres are operated and monitored to ensure product quality and output |
3.2 |
Waste quantities are checked and minimised |
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3.3 |
Problems with the required work are identified and reported to appropriate persons |
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3.4 |
Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures |
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3.5 |
Any authorised changes in working procedures are followed |
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4 |
Finalise operation and maintain equipment |
4.1 |
Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures |
4.2 |
Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode |
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4.3 |
Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices |
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4.4 |
Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures |
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4.5 |
Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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CNC machining and processing centres include |
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Materials to be machined and processed include: |
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Unit scope includes: |
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Unit context includes: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFFM3031B Set up, operate and maintain CNC machining and processing centres.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73