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Perform stuff cutting

Perform stuff cutting

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFP2002
State Code
BAW41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assess and cut different qualities and types of materials.The unit of competency applies to the assessment and cutting of various materials to specifications and workplace quality standards using limited discretion, initiative and judgement, and working to defined procedures and methods on the job in own work.It involves stuff cutting operations using a range of materials, including ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, fibreboard, resin and synthetics. It requires some work positioning assisted by machine guide or work marker.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 Prepare to cut stuff
  • 2.1 Set up workstation to reflect specifications and to achieve operator comfort and minimise fatigue
  • 2.2 Clean and maintain machines and cutting board and check for irregularities
  • 2.3 Regularly check striker plate for distortion and damage and report irregularities.
  • 2.4 Assess materials and grade against specifications
  • 2.5 Check various types and finish of synthetics and fabrics according to work ticket
  • 2.6 Sort materials according to colour, shade and specifications
3 Cut materials
  • 3.1 Use knives and patterns to gain optimal materials use against workplace quality standards
  • 3.2 Start up and shut down machines according to safety regulations
  • 3.3 Select knives according to job specifications and size requirements and use according to WHS practices
  • 3.4 Adjust pressures on press to knife size and shape
  • 3.5 Cut parts to workplace quality standards in relation to material flaws
  • 3.6 Select individual pairs and colour and grain match to workplace quality standards
  • 3.7 Cut pairs to achieve best yield according to appropriate allowance
  • 3.8 Identify distortions and defects on press cutting knives, dies and cutting boards and take appropriate action
4 Check finished product
  • 4.1 Check finished product against workplace quality standards
  • 4.2 Record faults
  • 4.3 Maintain work records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7271 LMTFP2002B Perform stuff cutting Unit of competency