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Produce single-faced web

Produce single-faced web

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF305
State Code
AUM74
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce a single-faced web for corrugated board manufacture, including inspecting and maintaining production quality, and identifying and rectifying problems.It applies to individuals who generally work under direct supervision and perform a range of mainly routine tasks such as maintaining, cleaning and shutting down machinery and equipment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect and adjust quality
  • 1.1 Inspection and/or testing of sample is organised
  • 1.2 Sample is visually inspected and/or tested according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements
  • 1.4 Adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications
2. Maintain operation of reel transportation system
  • 2.1 Reel stand is monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient continuous operation
  • 2.2 Web control system is monitored and adjusted to ensure correct tension and accurate continuous positioning of the web and efficient operation
  • 2.3 Substrate is added to the process according to job specifications
3. Maintain single facing process
  • 3.1 Starch delivery system is monitored and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
  • 3.2 Heat delivery system is monitored and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
  • 3.3 Steam delivery system is monitored and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
  • 3.4 Corrugating roll and pressure rolls are monitored and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
  • 3.5 Speed of machine is optimised according to running conditions
  • 3.6 Appropriate quantity of paper is run with a minimum of wastage
4. Maintain in-line process(es)
  • 4.1 Coating units are monitored and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
  • 4.2 Waxing units are monitored and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
  • 4.3 Slitters are monitored and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 4.4 Cut-off knife is monitored and adjusted according to job specifications
5. Synchronise machine operation
  • 5.1 Machine down-time is minimised during flute, grade or deckle changes
  • 5.2 Quality of board is maintained according to enterprise procedures or client acceptance standard
  • 5.3 Machine speed is optimised and waste minimised
6. Maintain production process
  • 6.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
  • 6.2 Production is maintained according to Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 6.3 Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications
  • 6.4 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • 6.5 Starch performance is monitored and adjusted throughout production run
  • 6.6 Quality checks are carried out on a regular basis and adjustments made as necessary
7. Identify and rectify problems
  • 7.1 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  • 7.2 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.3 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.4 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.5 Problems in corrugator operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.6 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator’s skill level
  • 7.7 Corrugator operation is checked to ensure correct operation
8. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 8.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 8.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
  • 8.3 Solid and liquid waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 8.4 All product is removed from operating area
  • 8.5 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
  • 8.6 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
9. Clean and wash up
  • 9.1 In-line wax and coating units are cleaned ready for next run
  • 9.2 Starch delivery system is washed ready for next run and liquid waste is disposed of according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 9.3 Reel feed and transportation systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
  • 9.4 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3046 ICPCF3105C Produce single-faced web Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP46 ICPCBF3050 Produce single-faced web Unit of competency