Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FPICOT3234B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut material using CNC sizing machines

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT3234B - Cut material using CNC sizing machines
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines used for the production of panels and components. The unit includes operator maintenanceGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPICOT3234A Cut material using CNC sizing machines
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves cutting material using CNC sizing machines in a forest products factory settingThe skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field Common Technical
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for cutting
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to cutting material using CNC sizing machines are identified and followed
  • Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • Type and quantity of material to be cut is acquired from the storage location
  • Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
  • Material cutting process is planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Set up machine
  • CNC program is set to job specifications
  • Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls, is checked
  • Machine settings and adjustments are made in line with job requirements and manufacturer's instructions
  • Machine and cutting mechanisms are checked for safe and effective operation
  • Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work
  • Final adjustments are made to the CNC programs and equipment in line with workplace procedures
  • Successful trial runs are included in the process and unsuccessful trial runs are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
       
Element: Operate machine
  • Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements
  • Material is fed into machine in line with manufacturer's instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
  • Machine is operated in line with its designed capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and manufacturer recommendations
  • Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output
  • Waste quantities are checked and minimised
  • Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired or disposed of in line with workplace procedures
  • Cutting process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
       
Element: Conduct operator maintenance
  • Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures
  • Blades are checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures
  • Blades are removed and replaced in line with manufacturer recommendations
  • Removed blades are dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements
  • Cutting area is kept clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with OHS and environmental requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently cut materials using CNC sizing machines according to organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to cutting material using CNC sizing machines

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to cutting material using CNC sizing machines

cutting materials using CNC equipment in line with the work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances

setting computer programs for the CNC equipment to follow

conducting operator maintenance on CNC equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; efficiently and safely use CNC sizing machines to cut material

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for cutting material using CNC sizing machines

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material (including preservative treated timber), the minimisation of carbon emissions, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for cutting material using CNC sizing machines

Environmental risks and hazards

Criteria for recycling and re-using unsuccessful trial runs/items that do not meet quality requirements

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Characteristics of timber, timber products and defects

Setup and operation of CNC equipment

Cutting patterns and sequences

Methods for assessing condition of blades

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

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.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Work order is to include:

instructions for the cutting and despatch of timber and timber products from the work site

and may include:

type

size

length

angle

quantity

grade

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Material may include:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

preservative treated timber

medium density fibreboard

laminated veneer

chipboard

fibreboard and other manufactured board products

coated and/or treated timber products

beams, including laminated beams

Cutting is to include:

sawing operations with CNC equipment

Storage locations may include:

storage racks

storage bays

bins

stacks

pallet boxes

modularised storage components

temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground)

and may be divided into:

standard product classification

product designation

size

dimension

stack number

weight

grade

shelf life

stock rotation position

Equipment is to include:

CNC beam saws

procedures for lock-out, such as protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source

and may include:

CNC double end profiling machines

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

CNC program

is the computer-generated program selected by the operator (sub-programs, parametric performance of CAM functions, downloading and storage of data), which translates into the CNC equipment operating automatically to fulfil its programmed instructions

Machine settings may include:

measuring and setting equipment to:

stops

fences

angles

depths

feeds

speeds

Disposing of may include:

recycling unsuccessful trial runs/items that do not meet quality requirements

re-using unsuccessful trial runs/items that do not meet quality requirements

redirecting unsuccessful trial runs/items that do not meet quality requirements for energy recovery

Pre-startup checks

are conducted to ensure:

equipment has been set up correctly

blades are installed accurately

machinery is operating to optimum performance

Output is to include:

the speed or rate at which material is cut

Waste may include:

off-cuts

shavings

sawdust

Records and reports may include:

cutting method

product type

size

inspection information

grading and labelling outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Dealing with may include:

repairing or sending removed blades for repair

recycling removed blades that cannot be repaired

sending removed blades that cannot be repaired to waste

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to cutting material using CNC sizing machines are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 
Type and quantity of material to be cut is acquired from the storage location 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 
Material cutting process is planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
CNC program is set to job specifications 
Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls, is checked 
Machine settings and adjustments are made in line with job requirements and manufacturer's instructions 
Machine and cutting mechanisms are checked for safe and effective operation 
Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work 
Final adjustments are made to the CNC programs and equipment in line with workplace procedures 
Successful trial runs are included in the process and unsuccessful trial runs are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 
Material is fed into machine in line with manufacturer's instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures 
Machine is operated in line with its designed capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and manufacturer recommendations 
Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output 
Waste quantities are checked and minimised 
Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired or disposed of in line with workplace procedures 
Cutting process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 
Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 
Blades are checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures 
Blades are removed and replaced in line with manufacturer recommendations 
Removed blades are dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements 
Cutting area is kept clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with OHS and environmental requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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