FWPCOT3287Operate CNC equipment for grinding, tensioning and levelling saw blades

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What an assessment for FWPCOT3287 must cover

50 assessable components: 4 elements (23 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for work

  • 1.1Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2Review workplace health and safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with operating CNC equipment
  • 1.4Identify and implement workplace procedures for minimising waste material and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5Obtain tools, equipment and measuring devices needed for the work according to established procedures, and check for correct operation and safety
  • 1.6Select and inspect saw blades and determine suitability for machining

2 Set up CNC equipment

  • 2.1Set CNC program to job requirements
  • 2.2Check safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
  • 2.3Set and adjust equipment according to job requirements and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4Check CNC equipment, cutting tools and jigs for safe and effective operation
  • 2.5Conduct trial runs to check equipment operation, test and prove CNC program and assess quality of finished work
  • 2.6Make final adjustments to CNC programs and equipment according to workplace procedures

3 Operate CNC equipment

  • 3.1Operate and monitor equipment to ensure product quality and output
  • 3.2Identify and report problems with the required work to appropriate personnel
  • 3.3Reuse, recycle or dispose of items that do not meet quality requirements
  • 3.4Comply with any authorised changes in working procedures

4 Finalise operation and maintain equipment

  • 4.1Clean work area and leave in a safe condition according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2Perform routine maintenance according to workplace and manufacturer instructions
  • 4.3Tag and report faulty and/or defective equipment
  • 4.4Collect and store unused hardware according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5Dispose of waste and scrap materials according to workplace procedures
  • 4.6Check and replenish consumables
  • 4.7Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel

Performance evidence

  • operated computer numerical control (CNC) equipment to grind, tension and level saw blades.
  • followed work order and relevant workplace health and safety and environmental protection procedures
  • identified, assessed and taken actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with operating CNC equipment
  • set, adjusted and tested CNC equipment
  • performed routine maintenance of CNC equipment
  • recorded and reported production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.

Knowledge evidence

  • types, components, uses and limitations of CNC equipment used for grinding, tensioning and levelling saw blades
  • reasons for using CNC equipment
  • elements of a basic CNC program
  • function of elements in controlling the operation of a CNC machine
  • machining operations
  • methods for setting CNC program
  • workflow processes
  • reasons for testing and proving the CNC program
  • procedures for editing the CNC program via the machine controller
  • effects of editing on the operation of the CNC equipment and the part or product to be produced
  • measuring equipment/techniques used to check for conformance to specification
  • types of risk and hazards and mitigation measures associated with CNC machines
  • maintenance and housekeeping requirements of CNC machines
  • safe work practices and procedures.

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Extracts essential information from operational manuals to determine software parameters of CNC equipment
  • Writing: Prepares routine written reports using the required format, language and structure
  • Oral communication: Employs active listening and questioning to clarify content of work orders
  • Numeracy: Uses standard measures to record calibration outcomes Interprets graphical and statistical data used in calibration process
  • Navigate the world of work: Understands main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role
  • Interact with others: Uses modes of communication suitable to purpose to confirm and clarify understanding
  • Get the work done: Recognises and responds to routine problems

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