Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for cutting
- Patterns, dimensions, materials and quantities are identified from work/job instructions
- Work health safety (WHS) requirements relevant to the operation of cutting basic mat boards, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- The process for obtaining materials/components and moving completed work to the next process is identified
- Work area, tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work in terms of quality, serviceability and safety
- Appropriate mat cutting machines are selected for the required cut and suitable blades are selected, fitted and adjusted for angled, circular or oval cuts
- Cutting equipment components, controls and clamping systems are set
- Board material is selected following work order or specification and laid out to meet requirements and minimise waste
- Work sequence is planned to suit the job
- Conduct cutting operation
- Mat board is located on machine and clamped
- Equipment is operated and monitored to ensure correct cut quality, output and that wastage is within allowable limits
- Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate persons
- Routine equipment adjustments are completed
- Items which do not meet quality requirements are repaired or discarded
- Finished work is inspected for compliance against specification or work order, workplace requirements and finish
- Complete work
- Mat boards are marked for identification and stored following workplace procedures
- Scraps and off-cuts are removed for disposal/recycling as required by workplace procedures
- Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of as appropriate
- Workplace documentation is completed as required
- Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned, stored and stock levels reported following workplace procedures