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Training Regulations: CNC Milling Machine Operation NC Ii
Training Regulations: CNC Milling Machine Operation NC Ii
REGULATIONS
Page No.
Basic Competencies 2 – 13
Common Competencies 14 – 28
Core Competencies 29 – 38
COMPETENCY MAP 47
DEFINITION OF TERMS 48
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 49-50
TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR CNC MILLING MACHINE OPERATION NC II
This section gives the details of the contents of the basic, common and core
units of competency required in CNC MILLING MACHINE OPERATION NC II.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Appropriate sources 1.1. Team members
1.2. Suppliers
1.3. Trade personnel
1.4. Local government
1.5. Industry bodies
2. Medium 2.1. Memorandum
2.2. Circular
2.3. Notice
2.4. Information discussion
2.5. Follow-up or verbal instructions
2.6. Face to face communication
3. Storage 3.1. Manual filing system
3.2. Computer-based filing system
4. Forms 4.1. Personnel forms, telephone message forms,
safety reports
5. Workplace interactions 5.1. Face to face
5.2. Telephone
5.3. Electronic and two way radio
5.4. Written including electronic, memos, instruction
and forms, non-verbal including gestures,
signals, signs and diagrams
6. Protocols 6.1. Observing meeting
6.2. Compliance with meeting decisions
6.3. Obeying meeting instructions
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Describe team role 1.1. The role and objective of the team is identified from
and scope available sources of information
1.2. Team parameters, reporting relationships and
responsibilities are identified from team discussions
and appropriate external sources
2. Identify own role 2.1. Individual role and responsibilities within the team
and responsibility environment are identified
within team
2.2. Roles and responsibility of other team members are
identified and recognized
2.3. Reporting relationships within team and external to
team are identified
3. Work as a team 3.1. Effective and appropriate forms of communications
member used and interactions undertaken with team members
who contribute to known team activities and objectives
3.2. Effective and appropriate contributions made to
complement team activities and objectives, based on
individual skills and competencies and workplace
context
3.3. Observed protocols in reporting using standard
operating procedures
3.4. Contribute to the development of team work plans
based on an understanding of team’s role and
objectives and individual competencies of the
members.
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in
promoting career growth and advancement.
1. Set and meet work 2.1 Competing demands are prioritized to achieve personal,
priorities team and organizational goals and objectives.
2.2 Resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to
manage work priorities and commitments
2.3 Practices along economic use and maintenance of
equipment and facilities are followed as per
established procedures
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the outcomes required to comply with
regulatory and organizational requirements for
occupational health and safety.
3. Control hazards and 3.1 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures for
controlling hazards/risks in workplace are consistently
risks followed
3.2 Procedures for dealing with workplace accidents, fire
and emergencies are followed in accordance with
organization OHS policies
3.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is correctly
used in accordance with organization OHS procedures
and practices
3.4 Appropriate assistance is provided in the event of a
workplace emergency in accordance with established
organization protocol
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Safety regulations May include but are not limited to:
1.1 Clean Air Act
1.2 Building code
1.3 National Electrical and Fire Safety Codes
1.4 Waste management statutes and rules
1.5 Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards
1.6 DOLE regulations on safety legal requirements
1.7 ECC regulations
2. Hazards/Risks May include but are not limited to:
2.1 Physical hazards – impact, illumination, pressure, noise,
vibration, temperature, radiation
2.2 Biological hazards- bacteria, viruses, plants, parasites,
mites, molds, fungi, insects
2.3 Chemical hazards – dusts, fibers, mists, fumes, smoke,
gasses, vapors
2.4 Ergonomics
Psychological factors – over exertion/ excessive
force, awkward/static positions, fatigue, direct
pressure, varying metabolic cycles
Physiological factors – monotony, personal
relationship, work out cycle
3. Contingency May include but are not limited to:
measures 3.1 Evacuation
3.2 Isolation
3.3 Decontamination
3.4 (Calling designed) emergency personnel
4. PPE May include but are not limited to:
4.1 Mask
4.2 Gloves
4.3 Goggles
4.4 Hair Net/cap/bonnet
4.5 Face mask/shield
4.6 Ear muffs
4.7 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
4.8 Anti-static suits
5. Emergency-related 5.1 Fire drill
drills and training 5.2 Earthquake drill
5.3 Basic life support/CPR
5.4 First aid
5.5 Spillage control
5.6 Decontamination of chemical and toxic
5.7 Disaster preparedness/management
6. OHS personal 6.1 Medical/Health records
records 6.2 Incident reports
6.3 Accident reports
6.4 OHS-related training completed
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the competencies required to read and
interpret drawings and sketches.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
evidence 1.1 Interpreted technical drawing
1.2 Prepared sketches
1.3 Interpreted sketches.
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to
select and cut workshop materials
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Plan/drawings 1.1 Dimensions
1.2 Tolerance
2.3 Measurement
2.3.1 Linear measuring tools
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate performed
evidence calculations:
1.1 using four fundamental operations
1.2 involving fractions and mixed numbers
1.3 involving fractions and decimals
1.4 involving percentages
1.5 involving ratio and proportion
1.6 on algebraic expressions
1.7 of simple formulae
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
evidence 1.1 Selected and used measuring instruments
1.2 Cleaned and stored measuring instruments
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1 Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate performed
. evidence calculations:
1.1 Involving right triangles
1.2 Involving non-right triangles
1.3 involving tapers
2. Maintain angular 2.1 Measuring tools are adjusted and maintained to the
measuring tools required accuracy utilizing manufacturer’s or
worksite procedures.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
evidence 1.1 Selected and used angular measuring instruments
1.2 Maintained/adjusted instruments
1.3 Cleaned and stored measuring instruments
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge and skills required in
performing preventive and repair/corrective maintenance
such as inspection and repair of hand tools, machine parts,
cleaning and lubrication and changing drive pulley and
belts.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1. Perform inspection of 1.1 Machine inspected according to worksite
machine procedures.
1.2 Status report is recorded on maintenance record
sheets or reported orally according to worksite
procedure.
1.3 Unusual /abnormal machine conditions are
reported or responded to in accordance with
worksite procedures
2. Perform cleaning and 2.1 Machines are lubricated as per manufacturer’s
lubricating of machine recommendation using appropriate
lubricant/materials
2.2 Fluids and lubricants replaced and/or filled up
according to prescribed schedule.
2.3 Cleaning and lubrication performed is recorded and
reported in accordance with worksite procedures.
3. Perform machine repair 3.1 Machine repairs performed according to
and adjustments manufacturer’s instruction or worksite procedures.
3.2 Machine moving parts adjusted to manufacturer’s
specifications.
3.3 Repairs and adjustments performed are recorded
and reported in accordance with worksite
procedures.
4. Maintain hand and 4.1 Cutting tools are ground to recommended
cutting tools specifications
4.2 Hand tools lubricated and stored according to
prescribed procedure
4.3 Where necessary tool replacements are made in
accordance with job requirements.
VARIABLES RANGE
1. Inspected Inspected machine parts include:
1.1 V-belt
1.2 Bearing
1.3 Gears
1.4 Clutch
1.5 Drive pulley
1.6 Control panel
1.7 Machine guard
4. Machine maintenance and 4.1 Machine repairs may include the following:
repairs 4.1.1 Replacement of defective parts such as
Gears, belts, pulleys, screws, bearings, pins
lead screw, batteries
4.1.2 Adjustment/calibration of machines such
belt tensions, bolts and nuts, digital read-out
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to
write Basic CNC milling program.
2 Write basic CNC milling 2.1 Coordinates calculated for simple tool path or basic
machine program machining functions based on part or product to be
produced.
2.2 Program written in standard CNC milling
operations, code format in accordance with
standard operating procedures.
3 Edit basic CNC milling 3.1 Program is simulated and edited according to
programs standard operating procedures.
3.2 Program is saved to the machine according to
standard operating procedures.
3.3 Program is downloaded to the machine according
to standard operating procedures.(Optional)
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to
set-up CNC milling machine and cutting tools,
download program, set-up workpiece, dry-run
program and perform trial cut on workpiece.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENTS
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1 Set up machine and 1.1 Oil and coolant is checked according to
cutting tools manufacturer’s specification.
1.2 Air and hydraulic pressure is checked according to
manufacturer’s specification.
1.3 Machine zero point is set to the required position.
1.4 Cutting Tools are set according to required
sequence of operations.
1.5 Workholding and clamping devices are
tightened according to standard operating
1.6 procedures.
Tool set-up is performed according to standard
operating procedures.
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the skills required to operate CNC
milling machine. It details the requirements for
performing simple CNC milling operations such as
drilling, boring, reaming, milling blocks, shoulder,
parallel and angled faces, milling slots, keys,
serrations, and milling castings and circular slots and
external radius.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENTS
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1. Mill workpiece 1.1 Workpiece is mounted or set in accordance with
standard operating procedures.
Basic CNC Milling operations are performed to
1.2
produce component as programmed.
Corrective measures/adjustments are performed
1.3 if necessary.
Safety procedures are observed during machining
1.4 operation.using personal protective devices.
Personal protective devices are used in
accordance with occupational health and safety
1.5 (OHS) requirements.
2. Check, and measure 2.1 Workpiece is checked and measured in
workpiece conformance to specification using appropriate
methods, measuring tools and equipment.
Defective workpieces are marked, recorded and
2.2 reported for proper action.
2.4 Measurements
2.4.1 Linear measuring tools (vernier, micrometer)
2.4.2 Precision angular measuring tools
2.4.3 Geometrical tolerances measuring tools
2.4.4 Dial indicator
2.5 Materials and related science
2.5.1 Classification and mechanical properties of
engineering materials
2.6 CNC Milling machine operations:
2.6.1 Milling types and specifications
2.6.2 Milling machine parts and functions
2.6.3 Milling cutters and holders
2.6.4 Setting rpm, feed rate
2.6.5 Workholding devices
2.6.6 Milling machine accessories, fixtures and
attachments
These guidelines are set to provide the Technical and Vocational Education and
Training (TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to consider
when designing training programs for CNC MILLING MACHINE OPERATION NC II.
Course Description:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Unit of Assessment
Learning Outcomes Methodology
Competency Approach
1. Participate in 1.1 Obtain and convey Group Demonstration
workplace workplace information. discussion Observation
communication 1.2 Complete relevant work Interaction Interviews/
related documents. questioning
1.3 Participate in workplace
meeting and discussion.
COMMON COMPETENCIES
Unit of Assessment
Learning Outcomes Methodology
Competency Approach
1. Interpret 1.1 Interpret technical Lecture Observation
working drawing Group Interview
drawings and 1.2 Prepare freehand Discussion/ Interview/
sketches sketch of parts interaction Questioning
1.3 Interpret details from
freehand sketch
CORE COMPETENCIES
Unit of Assessment
Learning Outcomes Methodology
Competency Approach
1. Write basic CNC 1.1 Determine job Lecture Observation
milling program requirements Group Interview
1.2 Write basic CNC Milling Discussion/ Interview/
machine program interaction Questioning
1.3 Edit basic CNC Milling
machine programs
The delivery of training should adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery
should be guided by the 10 basic principles of competency-based TVET.
EQUIPMENT
QTY Description QTY Description
8 units 3-axis CNC Milling Machine with 1 unit OHP/LCD Projector
complete standard accessories
1 unit Power Hack saw
TRAINING MATERIALS
QTY Description QTY Description
8 pcs. Teachers Guide 6 pcs. Manuals
16 pcs. CNC simulation software Reference books
Catalogs Brochures
Modules/ LEs CDs/ Video tapes
Handouts
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
QTY Description
8 pcs. Vernier caliper 8 pcs. Micrometer (Digital) 8 Dial indicator with
(Digital) 150mm 0- 25 mm pcs. magnetic stand,
lever-type, 0.01
least count
1 pc. Bevel protractor 1 pc. Thread pitch gage 1 Gage block
set (optional)
1 pc. Vernier height gage
with dial indicator
(optional)
The CNC Machining workshop must be of concrete structure for 16 trainees. The
space requirements for the teaching/learning and circulation areas are as follows:
4.1 To attain the National Qualification of CNC Milling Machine Operation NC II,
the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the units listed in Section
1. Successful candidates shall be awarded a National Certificate signed by
the TESDA Director General.
4.2 The qualification of CNC Lathe Milling Machine Operation NC II may be
attained through:
4.2.1 Accumulation of Certificates of Competency (COCs) in all the
following units of competencies:
4.2.1.1 Write Basic CNC milling machine program
4.2.1.2 Set-up CNC milling machine, workpiece and cutting tools
4.2.1.3 Perform basic CNC milling machine operations
4.3 Accumulation and submission of all COCs acquired for the relevant units of
competency comprising a qualification, an individual shall be issued the
corresponding National Certificate.
4.4 Assessment shall focus on the core units of competency. The basic and
common units shall be integrated or assessed concurrently with the core
units.
4.5 The following are qualified to apply for assessment and certification:
bench work the operations incident to the process of laying out, fitting,
assembling, etc… when the work is placed on the bench or
in a bench vise
boring is the operation of enlarging a hole by means of an
adjustable cutting tool with only one cutting edge
chipping is the operation of removing/cutting metal using hammer
and chisel
counter boring is the operation of enlarging the end of a hole cylindrically
drilling is the operation of producing a circular hole by removing
solid metal
facing the lathe operation of finishing the ends of the work, to
make the piece the right length. Also known as squaring
grinding refers to the removal of material from a workpiece with
grinding wheel
laying out term used to include the marking or scribling of center
points, circles, arcs, or straight lines upon metal surfaces,
either curved or flat, for the guidance of the worker
milling refers to removal of metal by feeding a workpiece through
the periphery of rotating circular cutter
reaming is an operation of sizing and finishing a hole by means of a
cutting tool having several cutting edges. reaming serves to
make the hole smoother, straighter, and more accurate
spot-facing is the operation of smoothing and squaring the surface
around a hole
tapping is the operation of forming internal threads by means of a
tool called tap
turning refers to shaping a workpiece by gripping it in a
workholding device and rotating it under power against a
suitable cutting tool
CNC machining refers to the fabrication of work piece either turning, milling
or any other machining process with the use of
Computerized Numerically Controlled machine tools
programming the process of coding machining conditions in which
informations such as cutter dimensions, cutter movement ,
processing orders, federate or spindle speed all under fixed
regulation or specified format which refers to the
workpiece drawing to instruct Numerically Controlled
machine tool
CAD Computer Aided Design – the use of graphics-oriented
computer software for designing and drafting applications
CAM Computer Aided Manufacturing- computer software that
generates programs for the operation of NC (numerical
control) machine tools
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