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Package product/material

Package product/material

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS213
State Code
AXN45
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a packing line to package materials and products.This unit of competency applies to packing lines for various products/materials, for example those that:dispense liquid products into drums or plastic containerspack filled containers into cartons stack filled containers onto pallets. The unit of competency applies to operators who are required to identify job requirements, select and prepare the materials, set up the packing line and any ancillary equipment, and monitor the line during the packaging process.This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under routine direction and supervision. They may work as part of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Check for recent work undertaken on plant item
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of packaging equipment
2 Prepare packaging equipment and materials for packaging
  • 2.1 Identify from documentation the type, quantity and quality of product to be packed
  • 2.2 Identify the range of packaging materials and ancillaries and their specific functions
  • 2.3 Ensure packaging materials are available in accordance with documentation
  • 2.4 Select and prepare packaging materials according to compatibility with content, to procedures
  • 2.5 Check packaging materials for correct labels/safety information
  • 2.6 Select appropriate measuring equipment
  • 2.7 Select and fit appropriate dispensing equipment
  • 2.8 Check all parts of line for damage, contamination or blockage
  • 2.9 Set up line for required quantity of product and labels to procedures
3 Operate packaging equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Fill package
  • 3.2 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings
4 Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
  • 4.1 Monitor packaging equipment frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
  • 4.2 Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
  • 4.3 Recognise situations which may require action
  • 4.4 Resolve routine problems
  • 4.5 Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved
5 Isolate and de-isolate equipment
  • 5.1 Complete any required pre-start checks
  • 5.2 Start up/shut down packaging equipment according to the plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel
  • 5.3 Isolate packaging equipment
  • 5.4 Make safe for required work
  • 5.5 Check packaging equipment is ready to be returned to service
  • 5.6 De-isolate and prepare packaging equipment for return to service
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8850 PMAOPS213B Package product/material Unit of competency