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 optimise software for computer numerical controlled machines

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 optimising software for CNC machines

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to optimising software for CNC machines

effective communication and safe working practices

optimising operations for CNC equipment within the enterprise

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

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, safely optimise CNC operations

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

Literacy skills sufficient to accurately record and report workplace information, and maintain documentation

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

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults and 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 optimising software for CNC machines

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and minimising carbon emissions

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures relevant to optimising software for CNC machines

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

CNC operations and optimisation

Software programs and installation methods

Commissioning procedures

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, operation 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

Organisationalrequirements 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 and maintenance and storage requirements

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

Optimisationof CNC machines

is the process of maximising a program to direct a piece of CNC equipment to undertake the sequence of work and maximise output

Productionpotential

is the capacity of CNC equipment to produce output at a faster rate and in a more efficient way based on improving program formats

Productionorders may include:

number of products to be produced

treatment to be applied (sizing or machining activity)

Integrationorders are to include:

instructions to collate two or more sets of software information established through a common identifier

Software

is the programs and other operating systems used by a computer

Communication may include:

schedules

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 and body language

Programformat is to include:

intended actions of the CNC machine

time it takes for intended CNC actions based on the limitations of the machinery and the cutters

Softwaretimers

are the software component that schedules which activities occur at what point in the program format

Externalloadingdevices

are computers (desktop, notebook or laptop) with disk drives able to be linked to the machine control system

Machinecontrolsystem

is the computerised operating controls for the CNC machine which stores and runs the program at the direction of an operator

Integrationprotocols are to include:

the compatibility of two or more sets of software information being collated to form a new program without corrupting

Output

is the product intended for production, produced to the intended outcome following the program format in the intended time

Externalinputs

involve feeding the program from the attached computer to the machine control system which is checked for accuracy with the program master

Programmastercopy

is the final approved operating program which will be used to reset the CNC machine after maintenance or recalibration of components

is stored in a safe location away from the CNC machine

Recordsandreports may include:

planning and monitoring outcomes

operating logs

performance records

material movement

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents or equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system