FPICOT3206B
Cut material using high speed optimiser

This unit describes the outcomes required to prepare and cut material to differing lengths and angles using computer programmable optimising equipment. It requires the ability to select and load programs and cutting sequences, assess problems and determine appropriate responsesGeneral 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 FPICOT3206A Cut material using high speed optimiser

Application

The unit involves cutting material using a high speed optimiser in a forest products factory setting

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority


Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for cutting

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to cutting material using high speed optimiser are identified and followed

1.2. Job requirements are obtained from work order or computer download in line with site procedures

1.3. Materials suitable for cutting to length and angles are obtained from pre-selected order or identified from available stock

1.4. Program requirements are selected and loaded, and machine cycle is checked in line with site procedures

1.5. Material cutting patterns and saw setup sequences are identified to enable loading of boards for cutting

1.6. Cutting equipment is checked, adjustments made where necessary, and started in line with manufacturer recommendations and site procedures

1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

2. Operate programmed machinery

2.1. Materials are loaded and machinery is operated in line with planned cutting sequence, specifications and OHS requirements

2.2. First board cut after setup is checked for length and angle to site or order tolerances, and setup is adjusted as required

2.3. Equipment lock-out procedures are applied in line with OHS requirements and site procedures

2.4. Off-cuts and rejected boards are identified, segregated and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements

2.5. Problems are identified, assessed and resolved or promptly reported in line with site procedures

3. Monitor and adjust processing

3.1. Processing is regularly monitored and minor problems are resolved in line with OHS requirements, site procedures and tolerances

3.2. Equipment is maintained in line with OHS requirements, site procedures and manufacturer recommendations

3.3. Major problems and equipment faults are promptly reported in line with site procedures

3.4. Work area is regularly cleared of off-cuts and sawdust in line with site standards, and environmental and OHS requirements

3.5. Production and quality recordsand reports are processed in line with site procedures and organisational requirements

Required Skills

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; load and run machinery programs in line with cutting requirements and specifications; visually assess a variety of board samples; safely carry out minor equipment maintenance, including removing and replacing saw blades

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

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report 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 and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for cutting material using high speed optimisers

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

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for cutting material using high speed optimisers

Environmental risks and hazards

Criteria for recycling and re-using off-cuts and reject boards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Cutting sequences and patterns

Standard cross sections, length dimensions and tolerances

Basic principles governing operation of computer-programmed equipment, including lock-out 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 and maintenance

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

Evidence Required

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 prepare and undertake cutting processes using computer programmable high speed optimising equipment, and resolve problems and faults in line with site procedures

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 high speed optimiser

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to cutting material using high speed optimiser

preparing optimising machinery for cutting, including selecting and loading programs

operating programmed machinery, including maintaining equipment and cutters, and assessing and resolving problems

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


Range Statement

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

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)

Job requirements may include:

required quantities

sizes

lengths

angles

timber cross sections to be finger jointed

finger joint profiles

required/acceptable cleat lengths

finished product grades

quantities to be produced

changeover times

Materials may include:

all products handled by the enterprise

timber types, including laminated veneer

plywood

chipboard

MDF

dressed timber

preservative treated and finger jointed

end condition

position and size of knots and other faults

industry and site standards for allowable wane

applicable grading standards

visual assessment for timber species and characteristics

Program requirements

may be selected from a range of available programs or a computer download, identifying and reporting the need for new programs

Cutting equipment may include:

computer-controlled docking

optimising and trimming saws to which boards are mechanically fed

single or multiple saw positions

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

Disposing of may include:

recycling off-cuts and reject boards

re-using off-cuts and reject boards

redirecting off-cuts and reject boards for energy recovery

Problems

may be minor or major and relate to:

equipment and machinery faults and malfunctions

programming

suitability of materials

loading of programs

machine cycles

material cutting patterns

saw setup sequences

loading of boards for cutting

quality of product

interruptions to production schedule

processing faults

Monitored may include:

regular checking dimensions and finish of cut materials

feed systems

material flow

equipment function

clearance of off-cuts and sawdust around saw

Equipment maintenance may include:

recognising characteristics of blunt and damaged saws

removing and replacing saw blades

reporting equipment faults

Faults may include:

blunt or damaged cutters

inadequate supply of materials

disruption to continuity of flow

sub-optimal production rate and finish

Records and reports may include:

equipment logs

tally sheets

quality sheets and forms

production sheets and downtime sheets

and may relate to:

production details

maintenance details

breakdowns or equipment faults

computer problems

interruptions to production

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system


Sectors

Not Applicable


Competency Field

Common Technical


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor