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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify job requirements
   • Job sheets or equivalent instructions are interpreted correctly.
2. Load components
   • Pre-start checks are undertaken to standard operating procedures.
   • Correct safety procedures are observed and safety equipment is checked for correct operation.
   • Correct fixture/clamping device is selected.
   • Component and fixtures are loaded and clamped in accordance with standard operating procedures.
3. Set probes
   • Probe configuration is checked in accordance with standard operating procedures.
   • Pre-measurement manual hits are taken for manual alignment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
4. Measure components
   • Part program is selected as required, run and verified according to standard operating procedures.
   • Components are measured according to standard operating procedures.
   • Results are interpreted and non-conforming/out of tolerance measurements are identified and reported.
   • Part program is correctly shut down and components are removed according to standard operating procedures.
   • Coordinate measuring machine, accessories and surrounds are left in a clean, safe condition.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in reading and following routine familiar information for loading setting probes and measuring components identifying and following prestart check procedure following safety procedures selecting specified fixtureclamping device positioning and clamping components taking manual hits and determining probe alignment verifying probes configuration to specifications selecting and activating part programs as required where machine is fitted with microprocessors verifying and confirming correct program operation applying correct measuring techniques reporting out of tolerance measurements shutting down the part program removing and handling components cleaning machine and site following verbal instructions orally reporting routine information

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of taskrelated information on job sheets or equivalent prestart checks hazards and control measures associated with operating a CMM including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures fixturesclamping devices and their uses storage location and procedures fixingclamping methods procedures for undertaking premeasurement manual hits for manual alignment procedures for checking probe configuration procedures for running and verifying part program methodstechniques for interpreting results procedures for reporting results and recommendations for adjustment procedures for shutting down part program procedures to safely remove and handle components required cleaning tasks and the importance of cleaning the CMM effects of contamination

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to measure components using a coordinate measuring machine in accordance with instructions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with measuring components using a coordinate measuring machine or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Probe	Solid or electronic trigger probes
Measurements	Are limited to those which can be measured directly and do not require to be constructed mathematically
Coordinate measurement machine	Manual machines and machines fitted with microprocessors

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