Producing pattern, corebox or model components using woodworking machines

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This standard identifies the competencies you need to produce pattern, corebox or model components using woodworking machine tools, in accordance with approved procedures.  You will be required to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the type of operations to be performed, the size of the components, and the materials used.  The production of the components will involve the use of both fixed and portable conventional machines, which are designed specifically for wood and composite materials.

The size and complexity of the components produced will vary, and this will require you to set up the necessary machines and their associated tooling, and to make any necessary adjustments during machining in order that the parts produced meet the required specification.  The components produced will be used to produce loose or plated patterns (with and without cores), coreboxes, and various types of full and scale models.

Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the machining activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities, materials or equipment that you cannot personally resolve, or are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people.  You will be expected to work with minimum supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.

Your underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of your work, and will provide an informed approach to applying woodwork machining procedures.  You will understand the equipment being used, and its application, and will know about the tooling, machine setting and workholding arrangements, and safety devices, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring the work output is produced to the required specification. 

You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the wood machining activities.  You will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace.

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1. work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
2. confirm that the machine is set up and ready for the machining activities to be carried out
3. operate the machine tool controls safely and correctly in line with operational procedures
4. produce components to the required quality and within the specified dimensional accuracy

5. carry out component quality sampling checks at suitable intervals

6. complete relevant data and documentation

7. deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved

8. shut down the equipment to a safe condition on conclusion of the machining activities

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1. the specific safety precautions to be taken whilst carrying out the wood machining activities (including any specific legislation, regulations or codes of practice relating to the activities, equipment or materials)
2. the health and safety requirements of the work area in which you are carrying out the wood machining activities, and the responsibility these requirements place on you
3. the use of machine guards and emergency stop mechanisms
4. how to set up and use dust extraction equipment, and the importance of ensuring the equipment is operating correctly
5. the personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE) to be worn during the wood machining activities
6. the hazards associated with machining wood and composite pattern or model materials, and how they can be minimised
7. the importance of ensuring that all machine and portable tools are used correctly and within their permitted operating range
8. the need to ensure that all plugs, sockets and cables on portable machines are in a safe, tested and usable condition
9. how to obtain the necessary job instructions, drawings and specifications to be used during the machining activities, and how to interpret the information contained in them
10. the various machines that are used in wood machining, and the range of operations they are capable of performing (such as sawing, planing, rebating, turning, profiling)
11. how to check that cutting tools (such as chisels, saw blades, drills, milling cutters) are in a usable and safe condition, and the procedure for sharpening or changing these when required
12. how different types of machine use different methods to feed the material to the cutting/dressing tool or surface
13. the various methods used to hold the components being shaped, formed or dressed
14. how different materials require changes to the machining methods (such as roughing and finishing cuts, changes in feed or speeds used to cut them)
15. how to conduct any necessary checks to ensure the accuracy and quality of the pattern components or models produced, and the type of equipment that is used for making the checks
16. recognising defects in the components (such as material defects or those produced through machining)
17. why it is important to keep the tools and equipment clean and free from damage, to practice good housekeeping of tools and equipment, and to maintain a clean and unobstructed working area
18. the extent of your own responsibility and whom you should report to if you have problems that you cannot resolve

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You will be able to apply the appropriate behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives, such as:

• strong work ethic
• positive attitude
• team player
• dependability
• responsibility
• honesty
• integrity
• motivation
• commitment

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29 Apr 2021

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Current

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Original

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Semta

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SEMPAT12

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Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Functional Managers, Managers and Senior Officials

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8131

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engineering; woodworking; pattern making; model making; woodworking machines; wood miller; wood lathe; wood sander; wood planer; wood sawing

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