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Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to cut materials to shape. It applies to materials used in plastics fabrication, rubber and other manufacturing industries.

This unit of competency applies to an operator who is involved in the fabrication of materials which first need to be cut into specified shapes. The operator will be required to lay out and cut materials 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.

What You'll Learn

1. Check work requirements

  • 1.1 Identify work requirements
  • 1.2 Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job
  • 1.3 Interpret plans, patterns, designs or specifications
  • 1.4 Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
  • 1.5 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
  • 1.6 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements
  • 1.7 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.8 Complete logs and records in accordance with procedures

2. Conduct pre-start checks as required

  • 2.1 Set up tools, jigs, fixtures and equipment ready for production
  • 2.2 Collect materials, patterns and consumables required
  • 2.3 Identify non-conformances and report as required

3. Lay out and cut materials to shape in accordance with procedures

  • 3.1 Develop 3-D or complex shapes into 2-D patterns
  • 3.2 Place material ready to be cut and apply pattern
  • 3.3 Allow for grain or other directionality in material to suit product
  • 3.4 Cut material to pattern, marking points for further processes
  • 3.5 Collect material which is able to be recycled or reused, separate and dispose of waste and scrap

4. Resolve routine problems

  • 4.1 Recognise problems that occur
  • 4.2 Resolve routine problems
  • 4.3 Take appropriate action on other problems
  • 4.4 Complete required records in accordance with procedures

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

set up and operate equipment according to procedures

select and prepare materials to meet job specifications

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

lay out and cut one (1) complex shape, or multiple simple shapes which demonstrate at least two (2) of:

product with a simple 3-D shape

material with directional properties

cut material requiring marking for future processing

read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets, procedures, basic machine control panels, material labels and safety information as provided to operators

apply known solutions to routine problems

complete workplace forms.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and their controls

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

different cutting, forming and joining equipment and suitability for materials

controls of cutting equipment

routine problems their cause and resolution.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

industry based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.

Foundation Skills

  • text: This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 25 February 2026