Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers using drop cutting machines to machine synthetic or natural fabrics used for curtains, internal or external blinds, awnings and shade wings.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Soft Furnishing
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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Identify drop cutting machine controls, adjustments and work procedures |
1.1 |
Job requirements are identified from workplace approved operating procedures |
1.2 |
Equipment components, adjustment points and controls are identified |
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1.3 |
Operating procedures are checked to identify approved operating range and adjustments |
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1.4 |
Equipment operations and production procedures are identified |
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1.5 |
The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified |
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2 |
Plan and prepare for work |
2.1 |
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition |
2.2 |
Inspection procedure for material quality and equipment condition is identified |
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2.3 |
Work sequence is planned to suit job |
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2.4 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
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2.5 |
Equipment emergency stops and guards are identified |
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2.6 |
Machine checking procedures are identified |
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2.7 |
Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine lubrication and adjustments of the equipment |
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3 |
Set and operate drop cutting machine |
3.1 |
Fabric length and angle of cut are set on the drop cutting machine following work order |
3.2 |
Fabric is fixed to the machine using appropriate hooks or other fasteners |
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3.3 |
Fabric is checked for flaws prior to cutting |
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3.4 |
Fabric use minimises waste materials |
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3.5 |
Cutting operations provide the required product quality standards, work outputs and minimisation of waste |
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3.6 |
Problems are identified and reported following workplace procedures |
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3.7 |
Cut lengths are checked for required quality and moved to the next process |
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3.8 |
Waste and scrap are dealt with following workplace procedures |
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3.9 |
Equipment and work area clean-up are completed following workplace procedures |
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4 |
Confirm quality requirements are met |
4.1 |
Process is monitored and conditions which may affect quality standards are reported |
4.2 |
Observed requirements for repairs or maintenance are identified and reported to appropriate personnel |
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4.3 |
Authorised changes to settings or operating procedures are implemented |
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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Unit context includes: |
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Machine checking procedures 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 LMFSF3001B Operate drop cutting machines.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73