Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, quality, materials, equipment and quantities
- Job specifications are read and interpreted
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Material for machining is selected and inspected for quality
- Machines and cutting tools are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
- Procedures are determined for minimising waste material
- Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job
- Set up machines
- Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls, are checked
- Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
- Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work
- Necessary adjustments are made to machine settings
- Operate machines
- Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, tooling requirements, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
- Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, and to manufacturer recommendations
- Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output
- Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
- Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons
- Finalise operation and maintain equipment
- Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
- Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
- Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
- Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures