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Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines

Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05053
State Code
OAW68
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
The unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set up and edit any computer or numerically controlled thermal cutting machine or process and applications, including NC/CNC thermal cutting machines and industrial robots performing thermal cutting.Where manual heating and thermal cutting is required, unit MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting should also be selected.Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is required unit MEM05008 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping should also be selected.Where setting and editing other computer controlled machines is required unit MEM07016 Set and edit 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: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation Band A unit and Specialisation Band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV).Unit Weight: 4
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 Set work holding fixtures/devices/tools and gas and nozzle controls
  • 2.1 Select correct ancillary devices and attach to machine using SOPs
  • 2.2 Prepare machine to accept work holding devices
  • 2.3 Set work holding fixtures/devices/tools to zero or a datum using appropriate setting devices
  • 2.4 Set gas and nozzle controls according to type and thickness of material to be cut and to minimise distortion
3 Trial program
  • 3.1 Trial program observing all safety procedures
  • 3.2 Check sample cut for compliance with specifications
  • 3.3 Edit program to ensure job conforms to specification
4 Complete setting process
  • 4.1 Replace worn or damaged nozzles, regulators and work holding devices/tools, where appropriate, or take other corrective action in accordance with SOPs
  • 4.2 Instruct operator, if necessary, ensuring that all safety procedures and devices are in place
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5329 MEM05053A Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEU04 MEM05086 Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines Unit of competency