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Set up a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine for wood
product manufacture
Level
4
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: manage hazards
associated with setting up a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine
for wood product manufacture; prepare a CNC machine for setting; and set a
CNC machine for wood product manufacture.
Subfield
Solid Wood Manufacturing
Domain
Wood Product Manufacturing Skills
Status
Registered
Status date
18 December 2006
Date version published
18 December 2006
Planned review date
31 December 2011
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Competenz
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0173
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
1
The following apply to the performance of all elements of this unit standard:
a
All work practices must meet recognised codes of practice and documented
worksite health and safety and environmental procedures (where these exceed
the code) for personal, product, and worksite health and safety, and must meet
the obligations required under current legislation, including the Health and
Safety in Employment Act 1992, the Resource Management Act 1991, and their
subsequent amendments.
b
All work practices must meet documented worksite operating procedures. This
includes the recording (by electronic or non-electronic means) of activities,
events, and decisions.
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c
2
All evidence of communications gathered in relation to this unit standard must
be in accordance with worksite procedures for content, recipient, timing, and
method.
Definition
Worksite documentation refers to instructions to staff on policy and procedures
(including the application of legislation to worksite situations) which are formally
documented, and are available for reference at the worksite. Examples are standard
operating procedures, specifications, manuals, and manufacturer's information.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Manage hazards associated with setting up a CNC machine for wood product
manufacture.
Performance criteria
1.1
Hazards associated with setting up a CNC machine are identified and actions to
be taken to eliminate, isolate, or minimise the hazard are described in
accordance with worksite documentation.
Range
1.2
moving equipment, sharp tools, heavy items for lifting or moving.
Safe work practices associated with setting up a CNC machine are identified
and used in accordance with worksite documentation and legislative
requirements.
Range
practices may include but are not limited to – isolation procedures,
lock-outs, emergency stops, lifting techniques, machine guarding,
wearing of appropriate safety equipment.
Element 2
Prepare a CNC machine for setting.
Performance criteria
2.1
Isolation of services procedures are completed prior to setting up, in accordance
with worksite documentation.
Range
services may include but is not limited to – electrical power,
lighting, air supply.
2.2
Job specifications are obtained and verified in accordance with worksite
documentation.
2.3
Tools are checked for defects according to the job and the manufacturer’s
specifications.
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2.4
Defective tools are identified and corrective actions are taken in accordance
with worksite documentation.
2.5
Work holding devices are prepared to hold the work piece according to the job
and the manufacturer’s specifications.
2.6
Tools are selected and mounted according to the job and the manufacturer’s
specifications.
2.7
Tooling offsets are adjusted according to the job specifications.
Element 3
Set a CNC machine for wood product manufacture.
Performance criteria
3.1
CNC programme is selected to match the job specification requirements in
accordance with worksite documentation.
3.2
Production aids and tooling are secured in place according to the job and the
manufacturer’s specifications.
Range
may include but is not limited to – fences, safety guards, tables,
rollers, jigs, clamping devices, supports.
3.3
Machine is set and checked according to the job and the manufacturer’s
specifications.
3.4
The maintenance schedule for the CNC machine is identified and followed in
accordance with worksite documentation.
3.5
Operator is briefed on the job in accordance with worksite documentation.
3.6
Machine and work area are left clean, clear, and tidy in accordance with
worksite documentation.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority, or an inter-institutional body
with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from
assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before
they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
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Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Competenz at info@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes
to the content of this unit standard.
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