Assessor Resource

MSAPMOPS201A
Cut polymer materials

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency applies to operators who are involved in the use of specialised equipment or processes to cut polymer material such as sheet, pipe or rod. The key factors are the making of products to meet quality standards and workplace requirements. This unit of competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team.

It includes:

• checking job sheets for work to be done and identifying the priority in which jobs/product will be made/completed

• setting up equipment

• preparing materials as required

• ensuring that safety procedures are applied to reduce risks

• identifying and taking action on routine process problems

• completing logs and reports.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate specialised equipment or procedures to cut polymer materials to size, shape or to a pattern, and resolve routine problems to procedures.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge required to:

• recognise the importance of material properties and qualities

• apply approved procedures

• take appropriate action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

• explain and implement emergency shutdown procedures.

Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:

• material cutting production standards are met consistently

• upstream and downstream communication is timely and effective

• procedures and work instructions are read and interpreted correctly

• problems are identified and appropriate action is taken (i.e. the problem is fixed or reported)

all safety procedures are followed.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Manufacturing Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

applying knowledge of the materials, equipment and processes sufficient to recognise out of specification products, process problems and materials faults

identifying hazards associated with the job/work environment

applying the hierarchy of control to the hazards

distinguishing between causes of faults such as:

raw materials

mechanical

electrical/instrumental

reading and interpreting typical product specifications, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information as provided to operators

writing skills to the level of completing workplace forms

basic numeracy skills to determine that two 25 kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for 50 kg

Required knowledge

organisation procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards

different types of materials and their behaviour when cut, different cutting equipment and suitability for materials

controls of cutting equipment

routine faults in products and routine problems in process

causes of faults such as materials deficiencies, heat, changes to materials during the cutting process, equipment adjustments/set-up and equipment maintenance requirements

original manufacturer instructions and guidelines for the safe use of the cutting tools/equipment

relevant procedures relating to safe working practices prescribed for the equipment

local occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and/or regulations

site-specific instructions based on production requirements

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Context

This unit of competency applies to operators working either independently or as part of a work team.

Work requirements

Work requirements may be determined from:

job/shop orders

plans/specifications

procedures

other means

Procedures

Procedures include:

all relevant workplace procedures

work instructions

temporary instructions

relevant industry and government codes and standards

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment may include:

guillotines, power saws, jig saws, band saws and thermal cutting devices

controller, such as PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) if fitted

hand tools as required

relevant personal protective equipment

Hazards

Typical hazards include:

fibres and dusts - airborne and handled

manual handling hazards

power tools, leads and power supplies

stationery and moving machinery, parts and components

Problems

Respond to routine problems means apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. Typical process and product problems may include:

pattern, e.g. pattern incorrect, marking errors

equipment, e.g. wear and breakage, temperature variations, loss of power or drives, controller sequence and timer issues

process, e.g. sequencing problems

Records

Records may include:

log books/sheets

electronic records

job/work sheets

other records

Variables

Key variables to be monitored include:

material characteristics

material availability

type of cutting equipment

cutting edge condition

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify work requirements 
Identify product, materials and equipment requirements for job 
Recognise hazards and adopt steps required to ensure safety 
Check with supervisor/appropriate person if requirements are not in accordance with usual practice 
Check hazard controls are operational and appropriate 
Check raw materials are correct 
Mark out/lay out job for cutting 
Undertake other pre-cutting requirements in accordance with procedures 
Operate cutting tools/equipment to cut materials to procedures 
Monitor dimensions, shape, quality and quantity of cuts 
Remedy faults and non-conformances by correcting operation or adjusting tools/equipment as required 
Collect material which is able to be recycled or reused, separate and dispose of waste and scrap 
Identify likely faults that occur during the operation/task 
Identify and take action on causes of routine faults in accordance with procedures 
Make sure appropriate records are maintained to meet procedures 
Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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