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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan template production
   • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
   • Identify type and quantity of required templates and plan process in line with work order.
   • Select template material of appropriate size, strength and flexibility for equipment use.
   • Interpret drawings and specifications for templates and equipment application.
   • Measure and plot dimensions; maintain correct angles, arcs and curves to produce pattern.
   • Check pattern dimensions, shape and measurements against drawings and specifications through visual inspection.
2. Produce templates
   • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
   • Construct template using patterns to ensure accurate outcomes.
   • Position hardware so that it does not affect or obstruct equipment use.
   • Date and sign template patterns, and make detailed notations for use.
   • Dispose of rejected templates and off-cuts in line with environmental protection practices.
   • Store plans in line with organisational procedures.
   • Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults 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 producing templates

produce templates in line with the work order and product requirements

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Knowledge Evidence

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

key features of patterns and templates and their purpose

types and key features of equipment that are assisted by templates

types and key features of shaped, tapered or moulded products produced with the assistance of templates

characteristics of materials used for templates and how these affect template use:

strength

direction of grain

hardness

flexibility

typical assembly sequences and range of techniques used to produce templates

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to assemble templates

purpose, features and use of assembly componentry

organisational policies and procedures specific to producing templates

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

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults

environmental protection practices for producing templates:

reducing water and energy use

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

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