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Produce complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastened product

Produce complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastened product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF362
State Code
AUO15
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastened product, to monitor and adjust machinery, maintain transportation of the substrate, identify and rectify faults, and correctly clean and shut down equipment. Some equipment may also involve cutting, trimming, folding and/or gathering (collating), which may be assessed at the same time.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain operation of sheet/section transportation system
  • 1.1 Feeder is monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine
  • 1.2 Sheet/section pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
  • 1.3 Sheet/section transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
  • 1.4 Substrate is added to the process according to job specifications
2. Maintain operation of sheet/section delivery system
  • 2.1 Delivery system is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery
  • 2.2 Wire straightness, length, cut-off and clinching pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
  • 2.3 Adhesion is monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
  • 2.4 Thread tension and stitch quality are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
3. Maintain production process
  • 3.1 In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing processes are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
  • 3.2 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
  • 3.3 Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications
  • 3.5 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.6 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  • 3.7 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify problems and faults
  • 4.1 Problems in sewing fastening machine are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures, and are consistent with operator’s skill level
  • 4.3 Sewing fastening machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
  • 4.4 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.5 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 5.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
  • 5.3 Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.5 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
6. Clean adhesive/ mechanical/sewing fastening machine at end of run
  • 6.1 Sewing unit is disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.2 Mechanical fastening unit is disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.3 Glue system is washed ready for next run and liquid waste is disposed of according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 6.4 In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.5 Sheet feed, transport and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
  • 6.6 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3062 ICPCF362C Produce complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastened product Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP60 ICPCBF3620 Produce complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastened product Unit of competency