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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for software installation
   • Program format and operational intent is accurately determined and required applications identified
   • Specifications are checked for required operating conditions
   • Program instructions are checked for compliance with specifications
   • Software timers are set to specification where required
2. Install automatic process machine control program
   • Appropriate program loading technique is selected
   • External loading devices are correctly connected to automatic process machine control systems
   • Machine control system is placed in correct operational mode to accept program loading
   • Program is downloaded in accordance with manufacturer recommended procedures and enterprise requirements
   • Checks are made during and after downloading to ensure accurate and complete data transfer
   • External program loading devices and connections are disconnected from process and machine control system
3. Commission automatic process and machine control program
   • Operation of the equipment using the program is observed
   • Outputs are checked and measured for compliance with specifications
   • External inputs are checked for compliance with specifications according to specified procedures
   • Total operation is checked for compliance with specifications where applicable
   • Location of program master copy storage is confirmed

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate analytical and organisational ability, judgement and problem solving work involves individual and team-related activities in workplaces where the CNC equipment is either new or being substantially upgraded work is performed without other qualified assistance customers are normally internal
Machines requiring CNC software installation and commission include:	individual production/manufacturing or treatment machines processing and machining centres
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	manufacturer specifications and instructions procedures for installing and commissioning CNC programs organisation work specifications and requirements legislation/regulation/national and industry codes and practices relevant to the installation and commissioning quality and Australian Standards and procedures

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Performance Evidence

Collect, organise and understand information related to multi-trade work instructions and work orders, building and structural plans and safety procedures

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Install and commission CNC software on at least two (2) different machines and:

identify requirements of tasks and organise work to achieve goals and results

select and install software programs for the CNC equipment

select and apply appropriate loading techniques

check and adjust machine operations and programming

suggest improvements

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

Computer science theory relevant to CNC machine operation

CNC control system characteristics, applications and limitations

Procedures and techniques for programming CNC equipment

Operation requirements of equipment and work systems to be programmed

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