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

FWPTMM5205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Optimise CNC operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPTMM5205 - Optimise CNC operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to analyse production orders, production histories and machine capabilities and to manipulate machine control programs to optimise production performance for computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines, and CNC machining and processing centres. Work is completed in a forest products factory environment.The unit applies to managers or supervisors of timber manufacturing facilities who are responsible for optimizing overall machinery performance to maximize production output.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 and CNC machining and processing centres

CNC software programs

production plans and information on production orders

machine sizing specifications

instructions for installing CNC software and commissioning machinery

template reports for installation and commissioning processes and problems

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational procedures for installing software and commissioning machinery.

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: Establish optimal operating conditions
  • Assess production potential of system components.
  • Analyse production orders and plans to identify sustained production requirements.
  • Identify and analyse integration options to establish optimal integration model.
  • Assess and record software and programming requirements to attain and sustain optimal integration.
       
Element: Prepare for software installation
  • Diagnose program format and operational purpose and identify specified applications.
  • Check specifications for intended operating conditions.
  • Check program instructions for compliance with specifications.
  • Counter set software timers to specification.
       
Element: Install and integrate automatic process machine control programs
  • Select appropriate program loading technique.
  • Connect external loading devices correctly to automatic process machine control system.
  • Place machine control system in correct operational mode to accept program loading.
  • Download program in line with manufacturer's recommended procedure.
  • Check during and after downloading to ensure accurate and complete data transfer.
  • Disconnect external program loading devices and connections from process and machine control system.
  • Complete integration protocols and actions.
       
Element: Commission automatic process and machine control program
  • Monitor operation of equipment using the program for accuracy and safe performance.
  • Measure and check outputs for compliance with specifications and ensure maximum output.
  • Check external inputs for compliance with specifications.
  • Check total operation for compliance with specifications and resolve any issues.
  • Identify location for storage of program master copy and store accordingly.
  • Record installation and commissioning process and problems and report 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 italicized text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Establish optimal operating conditions

1.1 Assess production potential of system components.

1.2 Analyse production orders and plans to identify sustained production requirements.

1.3 Identify and analyse integration options to establish optimal integration model.

1.4 Assess and record software and programming requirements to attain and sustain optimal integration.

2. Prepare for software installation

2.1 Diagnose program format and operational purpose and identify specified applications.

2.2 Check specifications for intended operating conditions.

2.3 Check program instructions for compliance with specifications.

2.4 Counter set software timers to specification.

3. Install and integrate automatic process machine control programs

3.1 Select appropriate program loading technique.

3.2 Connect external loading devices correctly to automatic process machine control system.

3.3 Place machine control system in correct operational mode to accept program loading.

3.4 Download program in line with manufacturer's recommended procedure.

3.5 Check during and after downloading to ensure accurate and complete data transfer.

3.6 Disconnect external program loading devices and connections from process and machine control system.

3.7 Complete integration protocols and actions.

4. Commission automatic process and machine control program

4.1 Monitor operation of equipment using the program for accuracy and safe performance.

4.2 Measure and check outputs for compliance with specifications and ensure maximum output.

4.3 Check external inputs for compliance with specifications.

4.4 Check total operation for compliance with specifications and resolve any issues.

4.5 Identify location for storage of program master copy and store accordingly.

4.6 Record installation and commissioning process and problems and report 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:

install and commission computer numerically controlled (CNC) integrated software to attain and sustain optimal integration in CNC sizing machines and/or CNC machining and processing centres to produce different outputs

check that machine is operating safely, in line with its intended purpose and program and to maximum output

complete a detailed and accurate report, for each installation, on the installation and commissioning process and problems encountered.

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

for the CNC software:

program format and operational purpose

compatibility of two or more sets of software

system functions and capabilities

methods to install and collate two or more sets of software information established through a common identifier

methods to maximise the program to maximise machine output

methods to commission machinery to operational specification

requirements for safe storage of program master copy

for the machinery being commissioned:

operational purpose and sizing specifications

maximum production capacity

methods to monitor the operation of commissioned machines and check calibration

organisational procedures for:

installing software and commissioning machinery

recording and reporting on installation and commissioning processes and problems.

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 italicized text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Establish optimal operating conditions

1.1 Assess production potential of system components.

1.2 Analyse production orders and plans to identify sustained production requirements.

1.3 Identify and analyse integration options to establish optimal integration model.

1.4 Assess and record software and programming requirements to attain and sustain optimal integration.

2. Prepare for software installation

2.1 Diagnose program format and operational purpose and identify specified applications.

2.2 Check specifications for intended operating conditions.

2.3 Check program instructions for compliance with specifications.

2.4 Counter set software timers to specification.

3. Install and integrate automatic process machine control programs

3.1 Select appropriate program loading technique.

3.2 Connect external loading devices correctly to automatic process machine control system.

3.3 Place machine control system in correct operational mode to accept program loading.

3.4 Download program in line with manufacturer's recommended procedure.

3.5 Check during and after downloading to ensure accurate and complete data transfer.

3.6 Disconnect external program loading devices and connections from process and machine control system.

3.7 Complete integration protocols and actions.

4. Commission automatic process and machine control program

4.1 Monitor operation of equipment using the program for accuracy and safe performance.

4.2 Measure and check outputs for compliance with specifications and ensure maximum output.

4.3 Check external inputs for compliance with specifications.

4.4 Check total operation for compliance with specifications and resolve any issues.

4.5 Identify location for storage of program master copy and store accordingly.

4.6 Record installation and commissioning process and problems and report 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
Assess production potential of system components. 
Analyse production orders and plans to identify sustained production requirements. 
Identify and analyse integration options to establish optimal integration model. 
Assess and record software and programming requirements to attain and sustain optimal integration. 
Diagnose program format and operational purpose and identify specified applications. 
Check specifications for intended operating conditions. 
Check program instructions for compliance with specifications. 
Counter set software timers to specification. 
Select appropriate program loading technique. 
Connect external loading devices correctly to automatic process machine control system. 
Place machine control system in correct operational mode to accept program loading. 
Download program in line with manufacturer's recommended procedure. 
Check during and after downloading to ensure accurate and complete data transfer. 
Disconnect external program loading devices and connections from process and machine control system. 
Complete integration protocols and actions. 
Monitor operation of equipment using the program for accuracy and safe performance. 
Measure and check outputs for compliance with specifications and ensure maximum output. 
Check external inputs for compliance with specifications. 
Check total operation for compliance with specifications and resolve any issues. 
Identify location for storage of program master copy and store accordingly. 
Record installation and commissioning process and problems and report to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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