Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform complex machine setting on a range of non-numerical control (NC)/computer numerical control (CNC) production machines and processes, including manual, semi-automatic and automatic machines.
Where numerical control/computer numerical control skills are required unit MEM07015 Set computer controlled machines and processes should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 8
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Set machine | 2.1 | Determine sequence of operations and set machine accordingly |
2.2 | Adjust machine to meet specifications and operational requirements | ||
2.3 | Measure first-off samples and inspect for compliance with specifications | ||
2.4 | Change tools and adjust settings to specification, as required | ||
2.5 | Instruct machine operator, if necessary, on sequencing settings and any required safety procedures | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Set includes the selection of one (1) or more of the following: | gears cams trip dogs pin boards other timing mechanisms |
Competency Field
Machine and process operations