MSFFM3045 - Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres

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Unit code: MSFFM3045 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and maintain CNC machining and processing centres to manufacture products.Workers with this competency follow established procedures, using discretion, judgment and problem solving to identify and resolve routine product and machine issues.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • set up, operate and complete operator maintenance on at least 1 CNC machining and processing centre to complete detailed profiling. This must - include at least 3 different shapes and, for each of these shapes, using each of the following methods:
  • development and application of sub-program
  • development and application of parametric program
  • application of CAD/CAM functions.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • workplace procedures for
  • work health and safety
  • quality assurance and tolerance levels
  • reporting of machinery faults and material defects
  • uses of CNC machining and processing centres:
  • three axis machining centres
  • multi-tasking machining centres
  • flat-bed routers and mortice
  • tools and equipment associated with CNC centres:
  • stand-alone or integral computing systems
  • machine-specific tools
  • personal protective equipment (PPE) required for CNC machining and processing
  • CNC practices and techniques, including workflow process
  • characteristics of materials to be machined and processed and uses of products produced:
  • materials
  • solid timber
  • manufactured board
  • products:
  • vacuum formed doors
  • widening joints
  • framed construction
  • drawers and laminating veneers.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VU Polytechnic and/or via the Victoria University Polytechnic e-Learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
MSF30322 | Certificate iii | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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