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

PMBPROD385 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Program computer controlled equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PMBPROD385 - Program computer controlled equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to program computer controlled equipment for simple machine operations.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to identify computer controlled machine program elements; write, trial and edit the program and solve problems within area of responsibility. The operator will have an understanding of the operation of all relevant equipment and processes but is not required to demonstrate 'hands on' operation of equipment as part of this competency.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative 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 unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:

teamwork

communication.

The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:

a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria

multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.

A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.

Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur using a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Production
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: Write program
  • Select appropriate program elements for machine controller
  • Interpret engineering drawings/product specification and define basic machine function and tool path geometry
  • Calculate coordinates for simple tool path or basic machining functions
  • Write program in standard code format in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Check program
  • Produce operation sheets to specification in accordance with SOPs
  • Operate machine in manual mode to test and prove program as required
  • Edit program if necessary to adjust operation as required
  • Check components for conformance to specification as required
       
Element: Anticipate and solve problems
  • Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • Determine problems needing priority action
  • Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
       


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.

1

Write program

1.1

Select appropriate program elements for machine controller

1.2

Interpret engineering drawings/product specification and define basic machine function and tool path geometry

1.3

Calculate coordinates for simple tool path or basic machining functions

1.4

Write program in standard code format in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

2

Check program

2.1

Produce operation sheets to specification in accordance with SOPs

2.2

Operate machine in manual mode to test and prove program as required

2.3

Edit program if necessary to adjust operation as required

2.4

Check components for conformance to specification as required

3

Anticipate and solve problems

3.1

Recognise a problem or a potential problem

3.2

Determine problems needing priority action

3.3

Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems

3.4

Solve problems within area of responsibility

3.5

Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret drawings, procedures, job specifications, instruments/control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

use mathematics to calculate coordinates for simple tool path or basic machining functions

write software program in standard code format to meet engineering drawings/product specification

test the program and edit as required

make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

distinguish between causes of problems, including:

operational problems

instrument failure/malfunction

electrical failure/malfunction

mechanical failure/malfunction

wrong readings

programming problems

process variables

procedural errors

recognise and prioritise problems requiring action

resolve routine and non-routine problems

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate independently and to solve routine and non-routine problems including knowledge of:

the elements of a basic NC/CNC or similar software program and their function in controlling the operation of computer controlled equipment

types of computer controlled equipment and their applications in machining operations

program and machine theory, practices and techniques

the tool path(s) to be followed when producing a part or product

the sequence of machining operations

the reasons for selecting tool path(s) and sequence of operations

the zero point of the equipment

procedures for writing programs in standard code format

procedures for completing operation sheets

the information to be included in operation sheets

influence of polymer properties on program requirements

routine and non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and appropriate actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.


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.

1

Write program

1.1

Select appropriate program elements for machine controller

1.2

Interpret engineering drawings/product specification and define basic machine function and tool path geometry

1.3

Calculate coordinates for simple tool path or basic machining functions

1.4

Write program in standard code format in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

2

Check program

2.1

Produce operation sheets to specification in accordance with SOPs

2.2

Operate machine in manual mode to test and prove program as required

2.3

Edit program if necessary to adjust operation as required

2.4

Check components for conformance to specification as required

3

Anticipate and solve problems

3.1

Recognise a problem or a potential problem

3.2

Determine problems needing priority action

3.3

Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems

3.4

Solve problems within area of responsibility

3.5

Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.

Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:

health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, manual handling and hazardous materials

Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made

any relevant licence and certification requirements.

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of:

emergency procedures

work instructions

SOPs

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include:

computer controlled machine

desktop computer.

Hazards

Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:

fumes/vapours

weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled

hazardous products and materials

rotational equipment or vibration

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

high temperatures

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

equipment failures

machinery, equipment and product mass

other hazards that might arise.

Problems

Routine and non-routine problems must be resolved.

Non-routine problems must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts, to:

determine problems needing action

determine possible fault causes

develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution

follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person.

Non-routine problems are unexpected problems or variations of previous problems and include one or more of:

tool selection and design problems

emergency situations

intermittent faults.

Operational knowledge includes one or more of:

procedures

training

technical information, such as journals and engineering specifications

remembered experience

relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people.

Routine problems are predictable and have known solutions.

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
Select appropriate program elements for machine controller 
Interpret engineering drawings/product specification and define basic machine function and tool path geometry 
Calculate coordinates for simple tool path or basic machining functions 
Write program in standard code format in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Produce operation sheets to specification in accordance with SOPs 
Operate machine in manual mode to test and prove program as required 
Edit program if necessary to adjust operation as required 
Check components for conformance to specification as required 
Recognise a problem or a potential problem 
Determine problems needing priority action 
Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems 
Solve problems within area of responsibility 
Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PMBPROD385 - Program computer controlled equipment
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Assessment Record Sheet

PMBPROD385 - Program computer controlled equipment

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