Unit of competency Outline

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Cut materials

Cut materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD240
State Code
BAJ21
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment or procedures to cut materials to size, shape or to a pattern.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to identify the requirements for the job, prepare material and equipment for the work, operate cutting tools/equipment, and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.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, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from procedures
  • 1.2 Identify product, materials and equipment requirements for job
  • 1.3 Recognise hazards and adopt steps required to ensure safety
  • 1.4 Check with supervisor/appropriate person if requirements are not in accordance with usual practice
2 Conduct pre-start checks as required
  • 2.1 Check safety gates and guards are in position and working
  • 2.2 Check raw materials are correct
  • 2.3 Undertake other pre-start checks in accordance with procedures
3 Use tools/equipment
  • 3.1 Operate cutting tools/equipment to cut materials to procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor dimensions, quality and quantity of cuts
  • 3.3 Remedy faults and non-conformances by correcting operation or adjusting tools/equipment as required
  • 3.4 Collect material which is able to be recycled or reused, separate and dispose of waste and scrap
4 Resolve routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify likely faults that occur during the operation/task
  • 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
  • 4.4 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7574 PMBPROD240C Cut materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB73 PMBPROD240E Cut plastic materials Unit of competency