Interested in a simple Skills Scan and Learning Progress Tracker tool for the Advanced furniture CNC technician standard?
Knowledge
K1: tool compensation for the differences in length between the tools assumed during programming and the tools to be used for actual machining.
K2: tool data including geometric characteristics, composition and usage
K3: parameters of machines including type, function and how to read and set them, safety and guarding of machinery used
K4: optimisation for best yield of materials
K5: how to set, load, prove (test) and optimise of furniture CNC programmes
K6: technical processes, such as capability, awareness of manufacturing procedures, helping to resolve furniture production problems, breakdowns and defining operating procedures
K7: tooling and operational process including material technology and furniture manufacturing equipment
K8: furniture industry materials and modern and traditional furniture manufacturing methods including wood and timber, manmade composite materials including plywood, MDF (Medium Density Board) and MFC (Melamine Faced Chipboard), veneers, laminates and edging materials, by hand or machinery
K9: how to maintain furniture CNC/NC (Computer Numerically Controlled/Numerically Controlled) machinery
K10: acceptable tolerances of items manufactured from furniture specifications for example allowances for deviation from norm and defect criteria
K11: process improvement techniques for example DRIVE (Define, Review, Identify, Verify, Execute), process mapping, DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Simulation
K12: lean manufacturing techniques, for example, Kaizen, Lean, Just in time and 5S
K13: health, safety and environmental management and risk assessment for example Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Health And Safety At Work Act (HASAWA), Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) and manual handling
K14: Safe Systems of Work, the formal procedures for safe methods and procedures adopted during work activities, for relevant processes, including use and maintenance of machinery used
K15: how to produce and maintain jigs and holding devices
K16: how to develop and modify furniture CAD drawings in CNC production
K17: machine editor software for programme production
K18: machine tooling used for example drills, blades or profile cutters
K19: machine fault finding techniques and programming fault finding including differences between simple faults which can be rectified and those that required maintenance team for resolution
K20: common error codes for furniture CNC machinery used
K21: grievance and discipline procedures and conflict management techniques
K22: coaching, mentoring and team development techniques such as the GROW model (Goal, Current Reality, Options (or Obstacles) Will (or Way Forward))
K23: where to send products for next process and how to fill production tickets with accurate information
K24: measuring devices such as Vernier callipers and height gauges
K25: standard tooling on relevant machinery
K26: how to run test pieces to ensure tooling data has been entered correctly
K27: where to find relevant furniture specifications and drawings
K28: product quality standards you need to meet for furniture products produced
Skills
S1: set tool compensation data in furniture CNC programmes
S2: set tool data and parameters in furniture CNC programmes
S3: optimise machinery for the best yield of materials
S4: set, load, prove and optimise furniture CNC programmes
S5: manage resources effectively including raw materials and time
S6: select tooling suitable for use with materials being processed for example different varieties of wood
S7: set up and operate furniture CNC/NC (Computer Numerically Controlled/Numerically controlled) machinery using appropriate safety measures and guards
S8: maintain furniture CNC/NC machinery within limits of responsibility for example lubricating machinery, checking fluid levels, keeping machinery clean
S9: apply improvement techniques to furniture manufacturing processes for example using different tooling, aggregate heads, tandem loading or tandem loading
S10: work safely at all times, wearing appropriate PPE, adhering to COSHH records and completing health and safety records and reports
S11: follow Safe Systems of work for the relevant machining processes
S12: produce and maintain jigs and holding devices to ensure sufficient workpiece vacuum
S13: develop and modify furniture CAD drawings to suit CNC processes
S14: read and interpret furniture specifications and drawings
S15: use editor software to modify or create furniture CNC programmes
S16: rectify simple machine faults for example fast running, blunt tooling, burn marks or incorrect tool compensation
S17: manage self and others and influence teams to achieve objectives
S18: apply coaching, mentoring and team development techniques such as the GROW model
S19: develop own skills to improve furniture CNC performance
S20: train others to use machinery safely to company standards
S21: record information required accurately for example production records
S22: set tooling in various holders for example HSK (hollow taper shank), tribos and shrinkfit
S23: able to check furniture products meet quality standards and furniture specifications
Behaviours
B1: thorough and accurate when accomplishing furniture CNC tasks
B2: have a safety-first attitude, ensuring the safety of self and others in a furniture CNC machinery environment
B3: shows integrity, aims for excellence and manages time effectively
B4: strives for improvement in furniture manufacturing processes
B5: professional, demonstrates motivation to succeed and is organised
B6: maintain focus and concentration during CNC activities
B7: an enquiring mind and be, keen to understand how things work
B8: sets an example to others, is fair, consistent and reliable
B9: takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives of the team and business
B10: be flexible in changing environment and demands
B11: demonstrates a mature attitude and has a sense of responsibility.
B12: is able to work with minimal supervision
Duty 1
DUTY: load and prove (test) CNC programmes to produce furniture and/or furniture components to specification.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with specifications and within agreed timescales
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
S1
S2
S3
S4
B1
B2
Duty 2
DUTY: set up, operate and maintain CNC furniture production machinery
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with specifications and within agreed timescales
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
S5
S6
S7
S8
B1
B2
B3
Duty 3
DUTY: improve CNC processes to produce furniture efficiently
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with industry standards, agreed timescales and costs
K11
K12
S9
B4
B6
Duty 4
DUTY: work safely at all times following relevant legislation and regulations ensuring self and others safety
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: complying with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations
K13
K14
S10
S11
B2
Duty 5
DUTY: produce and maintain jigs and templates to produce furniture components
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with specifications and within agreed timescales
K15
S12
B2
Duty 6
DUTY: create and modify programmes for producing furniture using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with specifications and within agreed timescales
K16
K17
K18
K1
S13
S14
S15
B1
B6
Duty 7
DUTY: Identify and rectify faults with furniture production machinery.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with agreed industry standards
K19
K20
S16
B2
B7
Duty 8
DUTY: lead, manage and coach teams and develop own skills to ensure effective results
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with agreed standards
K21
K22
S17
S18
S19
S20
B8
B9
B10
Duty 9
DUTY: keep and maintain accurate records/information and share appropriately
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with agreed timescales and communicated clearly and succinctly
K23
S21
B1
Duty 10
DUTY: sset tooling and equipment, accurately measure tooling specification, input and adjust tooling data
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with specifications
K24
K25
K26
S22
B1
B2
B6
Duty 11
DUTY: read, understand and interpret specification drawings to ensure components meet specification
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with agreed timescales and quality standards
K10
K27
S14
B1
Duty 12
DUTY: check furniture and components produced meet quality standards and specifications working with minimal supervision
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: delivered in line with specifications and within agreed timescales
