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

FWPCOT3234 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut material using CNC sizing machines

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3234 - Cut material using CNC sizing machines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to set up and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines used for the production of panels and components. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting and includes operator maintenance.The unit applies to Production Worker, Engineered Timber Products Technician, Machine Operator, Timber Fabricator. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

CNC sizing machines

computer program for sizing machines

maintenance tools and equipment for sizing machines

consumable saw blades

personal protective equipment suitable for cutting material using CNC sizing machines

a diverse range of commercial timber:

beams, including laminated beams

laminated veneer

chipboard

medium density fibreboard

dressed timber

preservative treated timber

manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment

work order with specific instructions for cutting material using CNC sizing machines

template documents for recording production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements

organisational policies and procedures for cutting material using CNC sizing machines.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Obtain type and quantity of material to be cut from storage location.
  • Plan material cutting process in line with work order.
       
Element: Set up machine
  • Set CNC optimising program to job specifications.
  • Check cutting machine mechanisms, emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls for safe and effective operation.
  • Adjust cutting machine settings in line with work order.
  • Complete trial run to check system and machine operation for accuracy, quality and dimensions of finished work.
  • Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Complete final adjustments to CNC optimising program and equipment.
       
Element: Operate machine
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions , design capacity and purpose and environmental protection practices.
  • Feed materials into machine, operate cutting equipment in line with tooling requirements and monitor use regularly to minimise waste and ensure correct dimensions are produced.
  • Repair or dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and material with defects in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Complete operator maintenance
  • Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • Check blades for bluntness or damage.
  • Remove and replace blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Dispose of used blades in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for cutting

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Obtain type and quantity of material to be cut from storage location.

1.4 Plan material cutting process in line with work order.

2. Set up machine

2.1 Set CNC optimising program to job specifications.

2.2 Check cutting machine mechanisms, emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls for safe and effective operation.

2.3 Adjust cutting machine settings in line with work order.

2.4 Complete trial run to check system and machine operation for accuracy, quality and dimensions of finished work.

2.5 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

2.6 Complete final adjustments to CNC optimising program and equipment.

3. Operate machine

3.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions , design capacity and purpose and environmental protection practices.

3.2 Feed materials into machine, operate cutting equipment in line with tooling requirements and monitor use regularly to minimise waste and ensure correct dimensions are produced.

3.3 Repair or dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and material with defects in line with environmental protection practices.

3.4 Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

4. Complete operator maintenance

4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

4.2 Check blades for bluntness or damage.

4.3 Remove and replace blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

4.4 Dispose of used blades in line with environmental protection practices.

4.5 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

4.6 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

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

cut materials using CNC equipment in line with a work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances and according to manufacturers recommendations

setting computer programs for the CNC equipment to follow

conduct operator maintenance on CNC equipment

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

range of cutting patterns used with CNC sizing machines to achieve accurate dimensions and quality of finished work

characteristics of timber, timber products and timber defects

system functions and capabilities of CNC software for sizing machines including cutting patterns and sequences

purpose, features and operation of CNC sizing machines:

CNC beam saws

CNC double end profiling machines

methods for assessing saw blade condition

organisational policies and procedures specific to cutting material using CNC sizing machines:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for cutting

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Obtain type and quantity of material to be cut from storage location.

1.4 Plan material cutting process in line with work order.

2. Set up machine

2.1 Set CNC optimising program to job specifications.

2.2 Check cutting machine mechanisms, emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls for safe and effective operation.

2.3 Adjust cutting machine settings in line with work order.

2.4 Complete trial run to check system and machine operation for accuracy, quality and dimensions of finished work.

2.5 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

2.6 Complete final adjustments to CNC optimising program and equipment.

3. Operate machine

3.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions , design capacity and purpose and environmental protection practices.

3.2 Feed materials into machine, operate cutting equipment in line with tooling requirements and monitor use regularly to minimise waste and ensure correct dimensions are produced.

3.3 Repair or dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and material with defects in line with environmental protection practices.

3.4 Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

4. Complete operator maintenance

4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

4.2 Check blades for bluntness or damage.

4.3 Remove and replace blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

4.4 Dispose of used blades in line with environmental protection practices.

4.5 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

4.6 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable
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
Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Obtain type and quantity of material to be cut from storage location. 
Plan material cutting process in line with work order. 
Set CNC optimising program to job specifications. 
Check cutting machine mechanisms, emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls for safe and effective operation. 
Adjust cutting machine settings in line with work order. 
Complete trial run to check system and machine operation for accuracy, quality and dimensions of finished work. 
Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. 
Complete final adjustments to CNC optimising program and equipment. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions , design capacity and purpose and environmental protection practices. 
Feed materials into machine, operate cutting equipment in line with tooling requirements and monitor use regularly to minimise waste and ensure correct dimensions are produced. 
Repair or dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and material with defects in line with environmental protection practices. 
Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 
Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 
Check blades for bluntness or damage. 
Remove and replace blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 
Dispose of used blades in line with environmental protection practices. 
Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOT3234 - Cut material using CNC sizing machines
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