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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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.
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: | interpret sizing specifications for machines and monitor the operation of commissioned machines to ensure accurate calibration. |
Reading skills to: | interpret detailed information in production orders and plans interpret detailed and sometimes unfamiliar instructions for installing CNC software and commissioning machinery. |
Writing skills to: | complete detailed and accurate reports on installation and commissioning processes and problems. |
Planning and organising skills to: | efficiently and logically manage operational logistics for installing software and commissioning machinery. |
Problem-solving skills to: | monitor machinery for compliance with calibration specifications and resolve any issues. |
Technology skills to: | use computerised operating controls for CNC machines to monitor accurate and safe performance. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Timber Manufactured Products
Timber Merchandising