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Run and monitor sack and bag machines

Run and monitor sack and bag machines

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCF298C
State Code
D3041
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to run and monitor sack and bag machines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor production process
  • 1.1. All details required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications
  • 1.2. The supply of materials throughout the run is maintained
  • 1.3. Paper tension is monitored on an ongoing basis
  • 1.4. Machine is run at optimum speed for maintaining quality outputs
2. Maintain quality
  • 2.1. The locations of all emergency shutdown buttons and triggers are known
  • 2.2. A sample from the machine is selected and checked to ensure it matches the required standards
  • 2.3. Adjustments are made when the standards are not met
  • 2.4. Each in-line process is monitored and minor adjustments are made during production, if required
  • 2.5. Samples are continuously monitored for defects and defects are removed
  • 2.6. The efficiency, quality and output rate of the production run are monitored for problems and any deficiencies resolved
  • 2.7. Wastage is monitored, kept to a minimum and correctly disposed of according to enterprise quality standards
3. Identify problems
  • 3.1. Faults which affect the quality of the sacks or bags are identified and rectified
  • 3.2. Problems that reduce the rate of output are identified and fixed
  • 3.3. Faults that affect the efficient operation of equipment are identified and resolved
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.
Job specifications may include:
job sheets, batch processing orders, job specs.
Substrate types may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films.
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 following is essential:
maintain the throughput of sack or bag machines consistently over a period of time
demonstrate all safety devices on the machine
for valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance
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 both of theses. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
machinery used to produce sacks and bags.

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
D0304 ICPCF298B Run and monitor sack and bag machines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO52 ICPCBF298 Run and monitor sack and bag machines Unit of competency