Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to program computer-controlled equipment or processes typically used for moving, cutting or joining systems.
This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.
The unit principally refers to the programming of generally available automation and quasi-robotic assistance devices for moving, cutting, joining, and pick and place systems.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:
• program computer-controlled equipment at least once to meet job specifications.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
• software program function in controlling the operation
• types of computer-controlled equipment and their applications
• program and machine theory, practices and techniques
• the tool paths to be followed when producing a part or product
• the sequence of machining operations
• the reasons for selecting tool paths and sequence of operations
• the zero point of the equipment
• procedures for writing programs in standard code format
• procedures for completing operation sheets
• the information to be included in operation sheets
• key variables that may affect product quality and production output
• typical and atypical process and product problems, including early warning signs, possible causes and corrective actions
• organisational procedures relevant to the work environment or job role.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Foundation Skills

• {'skill': 'Foundation Skills', 'description': 'This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.\n• Numeracy skills to interpret engineering and equipment specifications.\n• Reading skills to interpret job and equipment specifications and workplace procedures.\n• Writing and oral communication skills to record operation sheets and report on process control variances.\nOther foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.'}

Parent Qualifications

• PMB30121 — Certificate III in Polymer Processing
  PMB
• PMB40121 — Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
  PMB

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