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Operate computer controlled equipment

Operate computer controlled equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD285
State Code
BAI94
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate computer controlled equipment or process as typically used to make machined products that meet precise specifications.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to carry out start-up procedures, operate machine/process to specification, monitor machine/process operation, and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Obtain job instructions
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job
  • 1.3 Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
  • 1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
  • 1.5 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements
  • 1.6 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
2 Start up equipment, to procedures
  • 2.1 Complete pre-start checks as required
  • 2.2 Start equipment as required
3 Operate computer controlled equipment
  • 3.1 Select and verify installed program is in accordance with job instructions
  • 3.2 Operate computer controlled equipment to procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and report malfunction
  • 3.4 Check production samples for compliance to specification
  • 3.5 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity as required
  • 3.6 Shut down equipment as required
4 Monitor machine/process
  • 4.1 Monitor tool wear
  • 4.2 Replace preset tools and adjust tool offsets in program as required
5 Respond to routine problems to procedures
  • 5.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 5.3 Log problems as required
  • 5.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7602 PMBPROD285A Operate computer controlled equipment Unit of competency