Unit of competency Outline
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Operate blow moulding equipment
Operate blow moulding equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD211
PMBPROD211
State Code
BAJ34
BAJ34
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
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
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate blow moulding equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to carry out pre-start, start and stop procedures, monitor and adjust the equipment, maintain feed and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working 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 Check work requirements
- 1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan or request
- 1.2 Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job
- 1.3 Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
- 1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
- 1.5 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements
- 1.6 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
- 1.7 Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
2 Start up blow moulding equipment to procedures
- 2.1 Conduct pre-start checks
- 2.2 Start up equipment safely and 'dry run' to warm hydraulics and components to operating temperature before production, as required
- 2.3 Check condition of equipment and introduce raw materials as required
3 Operate blow moulding equipment to procedures
- 3.1 Check process is operating within required limits
- 3.2 Check product is in specification and to required quality standard
- 3.3 Ensure product is consistently ready for next operation
- 3.4 Maintain supply of materials as required
- 3.5 Complete logs and records as required
- 3.6 Collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials as required
- 3.7 Keep equipment and work area clean
- 3.8 Pause machine cycle and perform emergency stop, as required
4 Respond to routine problems to procedures
- 4.1 Identify likely faults that occur during the operation
- 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults in accordance with procedures
- 4.3 Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
- 4.4 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W7561 | PMBPROD211B | Operate blow moulding equipment | Unit of competency |
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