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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
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
Evidence of Knowledge
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
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Numeracy skills to: | identify quantities of required material within work orders and count and count numbers to be cut. set numerical data on CNC optimising program according to sizing specifications calculate the feed rate to optimise quality and quantity of production output measure finished dimensions against specifications and allowable tolerances. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work orders. |
Reading skills to: | interpret: workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures work orders manufacturers’ instructions and maintenance recommendations. |
Writing skills to: | complete accurate basic records for production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements. |
Planning and organising skills to: | efficiently and logically sequence the stages of preparation and production using work order to guide activities. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Common Technical