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Prepare for production

Prepare for production

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMPMC304
State Code
OAF49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2019
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
21/05/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for production within the manufactured mineral products industry. This unit applies to operators who are required to take responsibility for own outputs and follow established procedures to confirm material requirements, assemble materials and perform equipment checks. Operators are also required to work autonomously and apply their own judgement to interpret information; monitor processes; identify and address routine and non-routine problems and control hazards. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check production plan
  • 1.1 Identify type of product and raw or reclaim materials required
  • 1.2 Calculate time to run and quantities required
  • 1.3 Check quality required and any special requirements
2. Assemble raw materials
  • 2.1 Order quantities of materials required
  • 2.2 Receive, sample and test materials
  • 2.3 Visually check that materials are free from contamination and suitable for production
  • 2.4 Report contamination or other non-conformance
3. Check equipment
  • 3.1 Check required program
  • 3.2 Check equipment for operation
  • 3.3 Correct or report maintenance requirements
  • 3.4 Check that equipment has been test run
  • 3.5 Check that equipment is set and adjusted according to production schedule
4. Rectify routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
  • 4.2 Maintain records and log books of equipment operations
  • 4.3 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
5. Identify hazards
  • 5.1 Identify production preparation hazards
  • 5.2 Implement hazard controls according to procedures
  • 5.3 Report safety concerns according to procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH72 PMC552004 Prepare for production Unit of competency