Operate drop cutting machines

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:47 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFSF3001

State Code
WI630

TGA Status
Deleted

DTWD Status
Deleted

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

030717 - Plant And Machine Operations

Original Release Date

19/06/2014

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency covers using drop cutting machines to machine synthetic or natural fabrics used for curtains, internal or external blinds, awnings and shade wings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Identify drop cutting machine controls, adjustments and work procedures

1.1 Job requirements are identified from workplace approved operating procedures
1.2 Equipment components, adjustment points and controls are identified
1.3 Operating procedures are checked to identify approved operating range and adjustments
1.4 Equipment operations and production procedures are identified
1.5 The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified

2 Plan and prepare for work

2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
2.2 Inspection procedure for material quality and equipment condition is identified
2.3 Work sequence is planned to suit job
2.4 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
2.5 Equipment emergency stops and guards are identified
2.6 Machine checking procedures are identified
2.7 Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine lubrication and adjustments of the equipment

3 Set and operate drop cutting machine

3.1 Fabric length and angle of cut are set on the drop cutting machine following work order
3.2 Fabric is fixed to the machine using appropriate hooks or other fasteners
3.3 Fabric is checked for flaws prior to cutting
3.4 Fabric use minimises waste materials
3.5 Cutting operations provide the required product quality standards, work outputs and minimisation of waste
3.6 Problems are identified and reported following workplace procedures
3.7 Cut lengths are checked for required quality and moved to the next process
3.8 Waste and scrap are dealt with following workplace procedures
3.9 Equipment and work area clean-up are completed following workplace procedures

4 Confirm quality requirements are met

4.1 Process is monitored and conditions which may affect quality standards are reported
4.2 Observed requirements for repairs or maintenance are identified and reported to appropriate personnel
4.3 Authorised changes to settings or operating procedures are implemented

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W8771	LMFSF3001B	Operate drop cutting machines	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J734	MSF30613	Certificate III in Soft Furnishing	Qualification