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Operate container forming equipment

Operate container forming equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552045
State Code
BAH54
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate forming equipment, as used for manufacturing of glass containers (e.g. bottles and jars), and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to prepare, operate and monitor the equipment, check supply and quality of materials stocks, undertake sampling and quality checks and identify and rectify routine problems.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working 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 Prepare formation equipment
  • 1.1 Interpret job specifications and check the appropriate line/equipment is setup correctly
  • 1.2 Ensure glass feed is at the correct temperature
  • 1.3 Check that production aids and materials are suitable and available for production run
  • 1.4 Undertake equipment preparation and checks according to procedures
2 Fine tune forming processes
  • 2.1 Conduct checks according to equipment procedures
  • 2.2 Make machinery and equipment adjustments to ensure that job specifications are met
3 Form the products
  • 3.1 Monitor equipment to ensure that quality specifications are met
  • 3.2 Make operation adjustments according to procedures to maintain product quality
  • 3.3 Conduct product sampling and quality control checks according to procedures to ensure and maintain the forming specifications
  • 3.4 Use and observe ancillary equipment and safety procedures in accordance with enterprise requirements
  • 3.5 Document and maintain records and production results according to procedures
  • 3.6 Identify processing problems and report to a designated person for rectification
4 Rectify routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures
  • 4.4 Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
  • 4.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
5 Control hazards
  • 5.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 5.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 5.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 5.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA931 PMC552045C Operate container forming equipment Unit of competency