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Set up and optimise secondary process

Set up and optimise secondary process

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC553042
State Code
BAH21
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up and optimise a secondary glass process. It applies to secondary/finishing processes typically applied to flat glass, glass containers and glass fibre products.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators, leading hands, supervisors or those in similar roles who are required to perform shutdown procedures, prepare and set up equipment, perform changeovers, make adjustments to optimise process, remedy faults/non-conformity and solve problems within area of responsibility. This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The experienced operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare the process for production
  • 1.1 Identify all safety and emergency procedures
  • 1.2 Shut down all equipment in accordance with work instructions and manufacturer specifications
  • 1.3 Consult the production schedule to determine the product to be manufactured
  • 1.4 Ensure that the raw materials are available as required
  • 1.5 Ensure that the equipment change parts, ancillaries and fixtures are available as required
  • 1.6 Complete records and logs for setup of fabrication equipment
2 Set up fabrication process
  • 2.1 Perform checks and tests to product and equipment specifications
  • 2.2 Ensure alignment of all equipment by performing checks and adjustments according to product specifications/work instructions
  • 2.3 Ensure that process and equipment are set up as required for the production schedule
  • 2.4 Ensure that the equipment is in a safe condition for use
3 Monitor, interpret data and adjust operation
  • 3.1 Monitor instruments and control panels, and interpret test results for fluctuations, variations and trends
  • 3.2 Monitor plant and process and deduce conditions of materials in process and products being made
  • 3.3 Determine appropriate action to improve process operation
  • 3.4 Adjust controls to ensure glass parameters are maintained to job specifications
  • 3.5 Check that process operation has improved
  • 3.6 Continue analysing data and making adjustments until desired level of process operation is achieved and product is within specifications in accordance with work instructions
4 Sample, test and record product data
  • 4.1 Carry out sampling procedures appropriate to the product and the test in line with enterprise requirements
  • 4.2 Complete appropriate test to enterprise and client requirements
  • 4.3 Measure/graph and record operating parameters according to enterprise requirements
  • 4.4 Record test results in hard or electronic form as required by standard procedures and work instructions
5 Rectify equipment and quality problems
  • 5.1 Identify the range of equipment and quality faults that can occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Determine and rectify equipment and quality faults causes in accordance with established enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with established enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet enterprise requirements
  • 5.5 Identify non-routine problems and rectify within area of responsibility
  • 5.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
6 Shut down equipment
  • 6.1 Shut down equipment in accordance with work instructions
  • 6.2 Complete appropriate records and logs
  • 6.3 Shut down equipment in an emergency situation
7 Control hazards
  • 7.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 7.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 7.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 7.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA963 PMC553042C Set up and optimise secondary process Unit of competency