ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify the print requirements

1.1 Determine object requirements against client specifications and confirm with client

1.2 Evaluate available printer and materials to determine preferred options to meet client specifications

1.3 Calculate print construction time and cost and obtain client approval to proceed with preferred options

1.4 Upload data files into the printer software and check 3D model to ensure it meets specifications

1.5 Assess quality of data file and discuss possible adjustments with client

1.6 Adjust file as required and save in required printer format

2. Prepare the 3D printer

2.1 Select personal protective equipment (PPE) and fit in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) procedures

2.2 Conduct pre start checks on the 3D printer to ensure correct operation according to manufacturer operating procedures

2.3 Adjust printer settings for specified tolerances and in accordance with client specifications

2.4 Load printer with specified construction material in accordance with client specifications

2.5 Install and prepare printer build platform according to manufacturer operating procedures

3. Operate and monitor the 3D printer

3.1 Operate printer in accordance with manufacturer operating procedures and WHS procedures

3.2 Check sensor displays and readings to ensure that they remain within the correct operating parameters specified in the manufacturer operating procedures

3.3 Monitor printing process to check that object is forming as per client specifications, and adjust as necessary

3.4 Monitor consumables and recharge as required

3.5 Report errors and faults in operation to relevant personnel for maintenance or repair

4. Remove and prepare model for client

4.1 Remove printed 3D object from the printer bed according to manufacturer operating procedures

4.2 Remove support framework using appropriate tools, chemicals and PPE, and according to manufacturer operating procedures

4.3 Clean and prepare 3D object in accordance with client specifications

5. Reset printer ready for next job or shutdown

5.1 Clean printer and worksite in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer operating procedures after each print

5.2 Determine reset or shutdown requirements based on print queue, and reset or shutdown printer according to organisational and manufacturer operating procedures

Skill

Description

Reading

Analyses graphics files and other documentation to determine 3D printing requirements

Writing

Names data files according to specified naming conventions

Oral communication

Participates in verbal exchanges using active listening and questioning to convey and clarify printing information

Presents complex information using clear and persuasive language, and appropriate tone and pace for the audience and purpose

Numeracy

Uses mathematical processes to estimate time

Performs mathematical calculations to check and adjust software to reflect appropriate tolerances for printing

Navigate the world of work

Understands roles and responsibilities for tasks and makes basic decisions on work completion parameters

Complies with organisational and manufacturer procedures and in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) procedures

Interact with others

Understands what to communicate, with whom and how, in routine work situations

Get the work done

Makes routine decisions and implements standard procedures for routine tasks

Accepts responsibility for addressing less predictable problems and initiates standard procedures in response, applying problem solving processes

Uses familiar digital technologies and systems to control equipment, access information, enter data and save files