MSFFM3021 Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines

Release: 1

MSFFM3021 Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining CNC sizing machines 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.
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
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 manufacturer 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	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
4.3	Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
4.4	Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
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.
CNC sizing machines include:	CNC beam saws double end profiling machines
Unit scope includes:	computer programming skills reading and interpreting drawings stock control setting cutting speeds computer-aided machining operations saw and tool maintenance
Materials to be sized include:	solid timber manufactured board laminate solid synthetic materials and plastics
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, and local safe operating procedures work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving in the set up and operation of machines competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components
Tools include:	machine-specific tools screwdrivers hammers spanners
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFFM3030B Set up, operate and maintain CNC sizing machines.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73