Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, quality, materials, equipment and quantities
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Material for machining is selected and inspected for appropriate quality
- Procedures are determined for minimising waste material
- Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job
- Set up machines
- CNC program is set to job requirements
- Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked
- Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
- Machines, cutting tools and jigs are checked for safe and effective operation
- Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation and quality of finished work
- Final adjustments are made to CNC programs and equipment according to workplace procedures
- Operate machines
- Machines are operated and monitored to ensure product quality and output
- Waste quantities are checked and minimised
- Problems with the required work are identified and reported to appropriate persons
- Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
- Any authorised changes in working procedures are followed
- Finalise operation and maintain equipment
- Work area is cleaned, hand and/or power tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Machinery is cleaned and left in a safe mode
- Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
- Unused hardware is collected and stored for re-use or disposal following workplace procedures
- Waste and scrap materials are dealt with following workplace procedures