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Operate addressing machine

Operate addressing machine

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF204
State Code
AUN52
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an addressing machine, monitor production for problems and correctly pack mail at process completion.It applies to individuals working in a mail house environment under direct supervision, with some accountability for quality of outcomes including checking and cleaning materials and equipment, and clearing the machine of materials and waste.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for job
  • 1.1.Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or process control system
  • 1.2 Job is signed off by printers and ready for mailing procedures
  • 1.3 Materials are checked and in correct order for job, and all sheets are in correct position for barcode scanning if required
  • 1.4 Blades are sharp and correctly fitted, and water for gluing is available
  • 1.5 All tracks and conveyor belts are clean and clear
  • 1.6 Work area is safe and ready for production according to safety requirements
2. Monitor operation
  • 2.1 Machine is jogged to ensure correct positioning and hopper feed operation
  • 2.2 All units are monitored to ensure optimum operation
  • 2.3 Mail is monitored to ensure it moves efficiently through the machine
  • 2.4 Materials are checked and hoppers reloaded as required
  • 2.5 Adjustments are made when quality standards are not met
  • 2.6 Quality is monitored according to job specifications
  • 2.7 Number of spoils are documented according to enterprise procedures
3. Identify and rectify problems
  • 3.1 Sequence, placement or gluing errors are identified and changes made to guides or on the console as required
  • 3.2 Tracks, conveyors and gluer are cleaned and cleared if lags and jams occur
  • 3.3 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Wastage is monitored, kept to a minimum and correctly disposed of according to enterprise quality standards
4. Pack mail
  • 4.1 Addressed mail is unloaded and quality checked
  • 4.2 Completed packages are packed into labelled trays and Australia Post labels are affixed according to job specifications
  • 4.3 Sequence numbers and postcodes are in correct pre-sort order ensuring job continuity
  • 4.4 Job is reconciled and documented and supervisor is notified if job does not reconcile
  • 4.5 Machine is cleared and stock put away
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3009 ICPCF204C Operate addressing machine Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWB3 ICP20115 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) Qualification