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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify job requirements
   • Instructions/plans are understood and correctly followed.
2. Set work holding fixtures/devices/tools
   • Correct ancillary devices are selected and attached to machine using standard operating procedures.
   • Machine is prepared to accept work holding devices.
   • Work holding fixtures/devices/tools are set to zero or a datum using appropriate setting devices.
3. Set gas and nozzle controls
   • Gas and nozzle controls are set according to type and thickness of material to be cut and to minimise distortion.
4. Trial program
   • Program is trialled observing all safety procedures.
   • Sample cut is checked for compliance with specifications.
   • Program editing to change gas mixture, feed and operational sequence requirements is undertaken as required to ensure job conforms to specification.
5. Instruct machine operator
   • Operator is instructed if necessary ensuring that all safety procedures and devices are in place.
6. Replace worn or damaged nozzles, regulators and work holding devices/tools.
   • Where appropriate, worn or damaged nozzles, regulators and work holding devices/tools are replaced, or other corrective action is taken using standard operating procedures.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in reading interpreting and following information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information attaching ancillary devices mounting work holding devices editing programs instructing machine operator on the sequence of operations following safety procedures identifying worn or damaged holding devices or fixtures and taking appropriate corrective action

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of ancillary equipment and its applications procedures for attaching the ancillary devices to the NCCNC machine work holding devices their application and procedures for mounting them location of work holding fixturesdevicestools relative to the machine zero or datum operating procedures safety features and equipment measuring devices techniques for checking the parts or product effects of changes to gas mixtures and nozzle or work piece speed the impact of changes to the sequence of operations on the part or product to be produced procedures for editing programs via the machine controller the sequence of operations of the machineprocess the corrective action to be taken for worn or damaged tooling hazards and control measures associated with computer controlled machines including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Required

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	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machinesprocesses Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both Where assessment occurs off the job ie the candidate is not in productive work an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with setting and editing computer controlled thermal cutting machines or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

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.

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