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Cut polymer materials

Cut polymer materials

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMOPS201
State Code
AXO36
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate specialised equipment and apply procedures to cut polymer materials, such as sheet, pipe or rod, to size, shape or to a pattern.The operator will be required to make products to meet quality standards and workplace requirements and resolve routine problems according to procedures.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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements
  • 1.2 Identify product, materials and equipment requirements for job
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Check with supervisor/appropriate person if requirements are not in accordance with usual practice
2 Conduct pre-cutting operations in accordance with procedures
  • 2.1 Check raw materials are correct
  • 2.2 Mark out/lay out job for cutting taking account of directional properties in materials as appropriate
  • 2.3 Undertake other pre-cutting requirements in accordance with procedures
3 Cut to requirements
  • 3.1 Cut materials using cutting tools/equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor dimensions, shape, quality and quantity of cuts
  • 3.3 Collect material which is able to be recycled or reused, separate and dispose of waste and scrap
4 Resolve routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify likely problems during the operation/task
  • 4.2 Resolve routine problems in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Take appropriate action on other problems
  • 4.4 Complete required records in accordance with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7270 MSAPMOPS201A Cut polymer materials Unit of competency