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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for machining
   • Review work order and check with appropriate personnel.
   • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
   • Obtain type and quantity of material for machining from storage location.
   • Plan material machining process in line with work order.
2. Set up machine
   • Set CNC program to job specifications.
   • Check cutting machines, cutting tools, jigs, emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls for safe and effective operation.
   • Adjust cutting machine settings in line with work order.
   • Complete trial run to check system and machine operation for accuracy, quality and dimensions of finished work.
   • Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
   • Complete final adjustments to CNC program and equipment.
3. Operate machine
   • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions , design capacity and purpose and environmental protection practices.
   • Feed materials into machine, operate cutting equipment in line with tooling requirements and monitor use regularly to minimise waste and ensure correct dimensions are produced.
   • Repair or dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and material with defects in line with environmental protection practices.
   • Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
4. Complete operator maintenance
   • Follow organisational safety procedures to lock-out equipment.
   • Check cutting tools for bluntness or damage.
   • Remove and replace cutting tools in line with manufacturer recommendations.
   • Dispose of used cutting tools in line environmental protection practices.
   • Keep machining area clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
   • Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to machining material using CNC sizing machines

machine materials using CNC equipment in line with a work order and withing prosecribed organisational tolerances

set computer programs for the CNC equipment to follow

conduct operator maintenance on CNC equipment

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

range of cutting patterns used with CNC machining and processing centres to achieve accurate dimensions and quality of finished work

range of industry standard lengths, cross sections and tolerances and applicable terminology

system functions and capabilities of CNC software for machining and processing centres

purpose, features and operation of CNC equipment used to machine material:

CNC machining and processing centres, including three axis machining centres

multi-tasking machining centres

flat-bed routers and mortisers

dust extraction equipment

jigs and shaped templates for routing

timber characteristics, timber products and timber defects

methods for assessing cutter tool condition

organisational policies and procedures specific to machining material using CNC machining and processing centres:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

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