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Cut and shape canvas or sail materials

Cut and shape canvas or sail materials

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTF2011
State Code
BAU58
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to manually cut and shape fibrous materials used in canvas product and sail construction.The unit of competency applies to cutting a range of materials, including canvas, PVC and clear plastic, into single piece shapes with straight or simple curved sides, such as for shorteners and lugs. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, including operational indoor and outdoor workplaces.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. 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 and shape materials
  • 2.1 Read and interpret workplace procedures and instructions
  • 2.2 Prepare to perform work in accordance with defined procedures and methods either individually or in a team environment
  • 2.3 Identify statutory requirements, workplace insurance requirements, WHS practices, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations relevant to the operation
3 Cut and shape material
  • 3.1 Connect electric tools to power and use safely
  • 3.2 Use shears, trimmers, rotary cutting devices and dies to cut materials and form complex shapes in material
  • 3.3 Manipulate materials safely on cutting table or floor and separate product from waste material
  • 3.4 Remove finished panels and fold with correct sequence of folds to suit sewing stage, and store neatly for further processing
  • 3.5 Remove waste materials and separate for recycling or reuse
  • 3.6 Seek assistance to move finished products and waste material, if necessary
4 Check quality and finalise work
  • 4.1 Inspect completed work to check that it meets the required standard
  • 4.2 Label or tag completed panels with job number, client, or other identification and complete any necessary documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean work area and perform normal basic maintenance of cutting surface and cutting equipment, in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 4.4 Notify supervisor of any abnormal conditions requiring maintenance or repair
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7470 LMTTF2011A Cut and shape canvas or sail materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ27 MSTTF3013 Construct manufactured textile products Unit of competency