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Cut mat boards

Cut mat boards

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPF2005
State Code
WI584
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
44
Description
This unit of competency covers cutting out simple mat boards by hand and manual or computerised cutting machines for the mounting of artwork.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for cutting
  • 1.1 Patterns, dimensions, materials and quantities are identified from work/job instructions
  • 1.2 Work health safety (WHS) requirements relevant to the operation of cutting basic mat boards, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 The process for obtaining materials/components and moving completed work to the next process is identified
  • 1.4 Work area, tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work in terms of quality, serviceability and safety
  • 1.5 Appropriate mat cutting machines are selected for the required cut and suitable blades are selected, fitted and adjusted for angled, circular or oval cuts
  • 1.6 Cutting equipment components, controls and clamping systems are set
  • 1.7 Board material is selected following work order or specification and laid out to meet requirements and minimise waste
  • 1.8 Work sequence is planned to suit the job
2 Conduct cutting operation
  • 2.1 Mat board is located on machine and clamped
  • 2.2 Equipment is operated and monitored to ensure correct cut quality, output and that wastage is within allowable limits
  • 2.3 Problems occurring during work operations are identified and reported to appropriate persons
  • 2.4 Routine equipment adjustments are completed
  • 2.5 Items which do not meet quality requirements are repaired or discarded
  • 2.6 Finished work is inspected for compliance against specification or work order, workplace requirements and finish
3 Complete work
  • 3.1 Mat boards are marked for identification and stored following workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Scraps and off-cuts are removed for disposal/recycling as required by workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of as appropriate
  • 3.4 Workplace documentation is completed as required
  • 3.5 Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned, stored and stock levels reported following workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8725 LMFPF2005B Cut mat boards Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI44 MSFPF2012 Cut mat boards Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
J733 MSF30513 Certificate III in Picture Framing Qualification