ELEMENT   

These describe the key outcomes which make up workplace function 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA   

These are assessable statements which specify the required level of performance for each of the elements. 

Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range  

1. Observe safety rules and

regulations 

1.1 Prescribed personal safety gear is worn as per work place procedure. 

1.2 Prescribed safety measures for the operation of hand tools and drilling machines adhered to as per rules and regulations  

1.3 Prescribed safe work environment is observed as per rules and regulations  

1.4 Prescribed workplace procedures are adhered to 

2. Identify machine parts, tools, accessories and their functions 

2.1 A lathe is defined as per the manufacturers        manual

2.2 Types of lathe are identified as per the         manufacturers manual

2.3 Parts of a lathe are identified according to       manufactures manual

2.4 Functions of the parts of a lathe are defined as per       manufacturers operation manual

2.5 Lathe cutting tools and accessories are identified as per manufacturers manual and work specifications

3.Prepare operation plan

3.1 Working drawing is read and interpreted as per    the technical drawing Standards

3.2 Operation plan is prepared as per the standard operations procedure

4. Mount work piece

4.1 Work piece is mounted on the chuck or other accessories according to machining operation procedures

4.2 Work piece is supported by tail stock as per the SOPs

4.3 True running of the work piece is observed as per the work place procedures

5. Perform machining to specifications

5.1 Work piece machined to specified dimensions

5.2 Work piece machined to specified surface roughness 

6. Assess quality of finished work

6.1 Inspection tools and methods selected as per          operation plan

6.2 Finished work is inspected as per specifications

6.3 Adjustments are made according to inspection

       Results

7 Maintain machine tool and accessories

7.1  Machine and accessories are inspected as per the work places procedures

7.2 Faults on machines and accessories are identified according to standard operation procedures

7.3 Machine parts oiled and lubricated as per the manufacturer’s manual

8 Perform house keeping

8.1 Tools, equipment and accessories are cleaned and         stored as per the work organization policy.

8.2 Housekeeping is carried out as per the work        place requirements

8.3 Waste is segregated and disposed as per the        disposal guidelines

Variable  

Range  

1.       Technical        drawing

Standards includes but not limited to; 

1.1  ISO 

1.2 BS  

1.3  ANSI 

2. Cutting tools and accessories includes but not limited to; 

2.1 Knurling tools 

2.2 Threading 

2.3 Turning  

2.4 Boring  

2.5 Parting 

Variable  

Range  

2.6 Drilling bits 

2.7 Lathe dog

2.8 Face plate

2.9 Lathe steadies and centers

3. Specifications includes but not limited to; 

3.1 Dimensions 

3.2 Geometry 

3.3 Surface finishing  

3.4 Functionality  

4. Operation plan includes but not limited to; 

4.1 Sequence of operations  

4.2 Measuring tool  

4.3 Cutting tool including cutting data 

4.4 Production time  

4.5 Speed and feed rate 

4.6 Cutting angles 

1. Critical Aspects of Competency 

 Assessment requires evidence that the learner: 

1.1 observed safety as per work place procedures 

1.2 Developed operation plan as per the specifications

1.3 Calculated speed and feed rate as per the specifications

1.4 Selected cutting tools, speed & feed rates as per the working drawing

1.5 Performed machining operations as per the work place procedures

1.6 Inspected finished product as per the specifications

1.7 Set up machine tools as per the work place procedures

1.8 Mounted work piece as per the work place procedures

1.9 Performed machine, tool and equipment maintenance as per the work place procedures

2. Resource

Implications 

2.1 Lathe  

2.2 Cutting tools 

2.3 Measuring tools 

2.4 Material 

2.5 Resource materials, manuals for cutting tools & lathe  2.6 Work place procedures  

3. Methods of 

Assessment 

Competency may be assessed through: 

3.1 Observing the behavior of the learner 

3.2 Inspection of produced operation procedures 

3.3 The quality control of the finished product with regards to drawing specification and tolerances. 

3.4 Observing housekeeping rules and regulation 

3.5 Observing maintenance of the lathe 

4. Context of  Assessment 

Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or through accredited institution 

5. Guidance information for assessment 

Holistic assessment of other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.