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Cut and join sail panels

Cut and join sail panels

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTF3006
State Code
BAU47
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to cut and join sail panels for a range of sail types and sizes. The unit of competency applies to the lay-up, marking, and cutting of sail panels using manual methods. The joining of panels will involve sewing and bonding techniques. Interpretation of sail designs and specification sheets is required. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under supervision of the sail designer. 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 Lay up, plot and mark sail
  • 2.1 Interpret sail design specifications and clarify sail type, where necessary
  • 2.2 Interpret lay-up instructions and check sail cloth width and quality against lay-up instructions
  • 2.3 Plot lay marker on the sail cloth using manual techniques and copy mark on the sail cloth
  • 2.4 Check marker and lay alignment against design specifications and make adjustments, as required
  • 2.5 Store master copy of lay marker according to workplace procedures, as appropriate
3 Cut sail
  • 3.1 Lay out sail cloth correctly using proper handling techniques
  • 3.2 Check sail cloth for faults or inconsistencies and take appropriate action
  • 3.3 Obtain and check cutting equipment according to specifications for work
  • 3.4 Cut sail cloth according to WHS and workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Inspect cut sail cloth, identify any faults and take appropriate action to ensure cut pieces meet required quality standards and design specifications
4 Join sail panels
  • 4.1 Identify required joining technique according to design and sail specifications, and prepare work area and resource requirements
  • 4.2 Prepare, align, anchor or otherwise stabilise sail cloth surfaces for application of adhesive or sewing
  • 4.3 Join sail panels according to design specifications, WHS and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Monitor joining continuously for errors and to ensure correct alignment and integrity to design specifications
  • 4.5 Allow bonded joins to cure for specified time, using heat application, where appropriate
5 Finalise work
  • 5.1 Remove sail and inspect bonded or sewn joins, and test for strength and accuracy against design specifications
  • 5.2 Identify and address faults and inconsistencies or discrepancies with design
  • 5.3 Transfer sail to next area for finishing, and complete housekeeping and required production documentation
  • 5.4 Clean work area, clean and return tools and equipment to safe storage, and perform normal basic maintenance, in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7483 LMTTF3006A Cut and join sail panels Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ30 MSTTF3012 Cut and join sail panels Unit of competency