Assessor Resource

MSTFP2003
Cut printed materials by machine

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to cut uniform synthetics and printed leathers using machines, knives and interlocking knives.

The unit of competency applies to cutting uniform leather or synthetic materials that have been treated or printed to achieve a uniform finish, and to meet specifications and workplace quality standards. It involves the limited application of discretion, initiative and judgement while working to defined procedures and methods.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to cut printed materials by machine

2.1

Prepare workstation and work before commencing operations

2.2

Assess materials against job specifications

2.3

Check various types and finishes of materials according to work ticket

2.4

Sort materials according to colour and shade and other specifications

3

Carry out minor maintenance safely

3.1

Start up and shut down machines according to safety regulations

3.2

Regularly clean cutting board, turn and maintain

3.3

Regularly check striker plate for distortion and damage and report irregularities

4

Cut linings and components from materials by press or hand

4.1

Select knives according to job specifications and size requirements and use according to WHS practices

4.2

Adjust pressures on press to knife sizes and shapes

4.3

Follow work ticket specifications according to pairs and pieces

4.4

Cut parts to workplace quality standards in relation to material flaws

4.5

Select individual pairs, colour and grain match to workplace quality standards

4.6

Cut pairs to achieve best yield according to appropriate allowance

4.7

Identify distortions and defects on press cutting knives, dies and cutting boards, and take appropriate action

5

Check finished product

5.1

Check finished product against workplace quality standards

5.2

Address faults

5.3

Maintain required records of work

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

preparing workstation and work before commencing operations

checking work against specifications and workplace procedures

sorting material according to colour, shade and other specifications

operating required cutting machines and using cutting boards on at least five (5) occasions to cut matching pairs on a range of printed materials

taking appropriate action to identify distortions and defects on press cutting knives, dies and cutting boards

obtaining maximum yield of matching pairs and achieving quality standards of the workplace

undertaking general maintenance of machines

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

range of materials and their directional strength and stretch

relevant machines and principles in use of cutting boards

appropriate uses of cutting knives

flaws of leather, including veins, growth marks, ticks and scars

machine routine maintenance requirements

quality standards and practices

safety and environmental aspects of relevant product assembly processes

workplace procedures.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in cutting printed footwear materials by machine, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to cut printed materials by machine

2.1

Prepare workstation and work before commencing operations

2.2

Assess materials against job specifications

2.3

Check various types and finishes of materials according to work ticket

2.4

Sort materials according to colour and shade and other specifications

3

Carry out minor maintenance safely

3.1

Start up and shut down machines according to safety regulations

3.2

Regularly clean cutting board, turn and maintain

3.3

Regularly check striker plate for distortion and damage and report irregularities

4

Cut linings and components from materials by press or hand

4.1

Select knives according to job specifications and size requirements and use according to WHS practices

4.2

Adjust pressures on press to knife sizes and shapes

4.3

Follow work ticket specifications according to pairs and pieces

4.4

Cut parts to workplace quality standards in relation to material flaws

4.5

Select individual pairs, colour and grain match to workplace quality standards

4.6

Cut pairs to achieve best yield according to appropriate allowance

4.7

Identify distortions and defects on press cutting knives, dies and cutting boards, and take appropriate action

5

Check finished product

5.1

Check finished product against workplace quality standards

5.2

Address faults

5.3

Maintain required records of work

This field allows for 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.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Machines include one or more of the following:

swing beam press

full beam press

travelling head press

automated press

Knives include one or more of the following:

clicking knives

cutting knives

interlocking knives

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

preparing workstation and work before commencing operations

checking work against specifications and workplace procedures

sorting material according to colour, shade and other specifications

operating required cutting machines and using cutting boards on at least five (5) occasions to cut matching pairs on a range of printed materials

taking appropriate action to identify distortions and defects on press cutting knives, dies and cutting boards

obtaining maximum yield of matching pairs and achieving quality standards of the workplace

undertaking general maintenance of machines

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

range of materials and their directional strength and stretch

relevant machines and principles in use of cutting boards

appropriate uses of cutting knives

flaws of leather, including veins, growth marks, ticks and scars

machine routine maintenance requirements

quality standards and practices

safety and environmental aspects of relevant product assembly processes

workplace procedures.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in cutting printed footwear materials by machine, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Prepare workstation and work before commencing operations 
Assess materials against job specifications 
Check various types and finishes of materials according to work ticket 
Sort materials according to colour and shade and other specifications 
Start up and shut down machines according to safety regulations 
Regularly clean cutting board, turn and maintain 
Regularly check striker plate for distortion and damage and report irregularities 
Select knives according to job specifications and size requirements and use according to WHS practices 
Adjust pressures on press to knife sizes and shapes 
Follow work ticket specifications according to pairs and pieces 
Cut parts to workplace quality standards in relation to material flaws 
Select individual pairs, colour and grain match to workplace quality standards 
Cut pairs to achieve best yield according to appropriate allowance 
Identify distortions and defects on press cutting knives, dies and cutting boards, and take appropriate action 
Check finished product against workplace quality standards 
Address faults 
Maintain required records of work 

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