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Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSU482C
State Code
D3279
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extend the use of materials and adjust and tune machinery to meet efficiency targets.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review material behaviour
  • 1.1. Evaluation of material or product structure is conducted to identify options for production
  • 1.2. Material handling options are chosen to ensure best performance of materials during production
  • 1.3. Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from the materials
  • 1.4. A test runs confirms correct options or the need for further adjustment or trialling to meet quality standards
  • 1.5. Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures
2. Tune and adjust machinery
  • 2.1. Idiosyncrasies of machines are reviewed and adjustments or tuning undertaken to compensate or to exploit the idiosyncrasy, within the manufacturer's specifications
  • 2.2. Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from machinery
  • 2.3. A test runs confirms correct options and settings or the need for further adjustment or tuning to meet quality standards
  • 2.4. Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.5. Instruction is provided to machine operator or finisher on new practices, if required
3. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
  • 3.1. Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
  • 3.2. Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
  • 3.3. Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
  • 3.4. Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Material handling options may include:
fanning
stacking
drying
moisture
quantities
mixers
glues.
Technical guidance may include:
the competencies relate to personnel who provide technical guidance and assistance to work teams.
Data sources may include:
may include manual records or reports or computerised production monitoring systems.
Decision making may include:
decisions may have a significant effect on the results of a production line/unit/department.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
recommend and implement new practices that extend the every day use of materials and machinery and troubleshoot problems material and machinery
produce a portfolio that demonstrates that each element has been carried out. This should include records of standards and monitoring procedures and evidence that they are being effectively carried out
production efficiencies are confirmed through discussions with senior management and review of workplace documentation
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
machinery and materials.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0529 ICPSU482B Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN61 ICPSUP482 Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery Unit of competency