Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work and prepare work area
- Workplace procedures and instructions are read and interpreted
- Work is performed in accordance with defined procedures and methods either individually or in a team environment
- Work is performed in accordance with statutory requirements, workplace insurance requirements, OHS practices, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations
- Work is generally performed under direct supervision
- Cut and shape material
- Electric tools are connected to power and used safely
- Shears, trimmers, rotary cutting devices and dies are used to cut materials and form complex shapes in material
- Materials are safely manipulated on cutting table or floor
- Product is separated from waste material
- Knowledge of cutting and shaping processes are applied to perform required tasks
- Remove product and dispose of waste materials
- Finished panels are removed, folded with correct sequence of folds to suit sewing stage and stored neatly for further processing
- Waste materials are removed and separated for recycling or reuse
- Waste materials designated for reuse are sorted according to size and shape and returned to storage
- Waste materials designated for recycling are safely and efficiently disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
- Waste materials unsuitable for recycling are disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner
- Assistance to move finished products and waste material is obtained if necessary
- Inspection, quality, labelling and documentation
- Clean up and maintain cutting equipment and work area