Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to cut materials to shape. It applies to materials used in plastics fabrication, rubber and other manufacturing industries.
This unit of competency applies to an operator who is involved in the fabrication of materials which first need to be cut into specified shapes. The operator will be required to lay out and cut materials to meet quality standards and workplace requirements and resolve routine problems according to procedures.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members.
No licensing, legislative 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 | ||
1 | Check work requirements | 1.1 | Identify work requirements |
1.2 | Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job | ||
1.3 | Interpret plans, patterns, designs or specifications | ||
1.4 | Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice | ||
1.5 | Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice | ||
1.6 | Ensure housekeeping is to requirements | ||
1.7 | Identify and control hazards | ||
1.8 | Complete logs and records in accordance with procedures | ||
2 | Conduct pre-start checks as required | 2.1 | Set up tools, jigs, fixtures and equipment ready for production |
2.2 | Collect materials, patterns and consumables required | ||
2.3 | Identify non-conformances and report as required |
3 | Lay out and cut materials to shape in accordance with procedures | 3.1 | Develop 3-D or complex shapes into 2-D patterns |
3.2 | Place material ready to be cut and apply pattern | ||
3.3 | Allow for grain or other directionality in material to suit product | ||
3.4 | Cut material to pattern, marking points for further processes | ||
3.5 | Collect material which is able to be recycled or reused, separate and dispose of waste and scrap |
4 | Resolve routine problems | 4.1 | Recognise problems that occur |
4.2 | Resolve routine problems | ||
4.3 | Take appropriate action on other problems | ||
4.4 | Complete required records in accordance with procedures |
Evidence of Performance
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:
set up and operate equipment according to procedures
select and prepare materials to meet job specifications
identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls
lay out and cut one (1) complex shape, or multiple simple shapes which demonstrate at least two (2) of:
product with a simple 3-D shape
material with directional properties
cut material requiring marking for future processing
read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets, procedures, basic machine control panels, material labels and safety information as provided to operators
apply known solutions to routine problems
complete workplace forms.
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and their controls
factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
different cutting, forming and joining equipment and suitability for materials
controls of cutting equipment
routine problems their cause and resolution.
Assessment Conditions
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting 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 one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
demonstration of skills
industry based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
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.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
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, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements |
Work requirements | Work requirements will be determined from one or more of the following: job/shop orders plans/specifications procedures directions from authorised persons meetings (e.g. toolbox meeting) any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant |
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 more of the following: work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant |
Hazards | Hazards include one or more of the following: equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass fire hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks other hazards that might arise |
Routine problems | Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: pattern incorrect marking errors wear and breakage loss of power or drives controller sequence, timer issues sequencing problems Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures |
Tools and equipment | Tools and equipment include one or more of the following: guillotines power saws jig saws band saws thermal cutting devices hand tools relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) |
Sectors
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