Unit of competency Outline

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Take a machine out of production

Take a machine out of production

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD308
State Code
BAI75
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a long-term shutdown of equipment. Long-term shutdown is performed where the machine needs to be or become ‘cold’, typically for maintenance, a holiday shutdown period or mothballing of the machine.This unit of competency applies to advanced operators who are required to take handover from the operator, determine the type of shutdown, adjust and stop the machine and ancillary equipment, make the equipment safe, leave parts in required condition and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an advanced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The advanced 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 Take over operation of the machine
  • 1.1 Arrange handover from the operator (if necessary)
  • 1.2 Determine type and reason for shutdown
  • 1.3 Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
  • 1.4 Notify relevant associated personnel
2 Perform long-term shutdown
  • 2.1 Stop material feed
  • 2.2 Purge, using appropriate materials as required
  • 2.3 Switch off ancillaries as required
  • 2.4 Make required adjustments to ensure the safety of machine and materials
  • 2.5 Isolate, lock out and make machine safe for personnel, and leave with appropriate tags or notices
  • 2.6 Complete relevant documentation
3 Perform post-shutdown preventive maintenance and cleanup after long-term shutdown
  • 3.1 Clean all components as required
  • 3.2 Apply required surfaces treatments
  • 3.3 Leave all parts in required condition
  • 3.4 Confirm all isolations have been done
  • 3.5 Pack/process any remaining goods/ product and label as required
  • 3.6 Sort material that can be salvaged from waste and arrange reprocessing/disposal to procedures
  • 3.7 Ensure area is clean and clear, ready for restarting of the machine
4 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 4.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 4.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 4.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 4.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 4.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 4.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7621 PMBPROD308B Take a machine out of production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA68 PMBPROD308E Take a machine out of production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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