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Set up and operate a dry laid web forming machine

Set up and operate a dry laid web forming machine

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTN2001
State Code
BAU46
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate dry laid web forming machines used to manufacture non-woven textiles.The unit of competency covers the skills needed for initial start-up and product changeovers of dry laid web forming machines, including machine settings, first-off runs, adjustments and instructions to operators. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Set up and load dry laid web forming machine
  • 2.1 Check specifications to identify requirements for production
  • 2.2 Check raw materials, containers and quantities
  • 2.3 Adjust machine settings to meet product requirements
  • 2.4 Clean area around machine during and on completion of setting and loading
3 Operate and monitor dry laid web forming machine
  • 3.1 Start and stop dry laid web forming machine according to manufacturer instructions and job requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor machine operations to ensure safe and correct operation
  • 3.3 Sort waste and clean machine when required
  • 3.4 Identify, correct and report minor product, process and machine faults, where necessary, to meet specified requirements
  • 3.5 Operate machine according to WHS and workplace practices and report major machine faults
4 Check quality and complete dry laid web forming operations
  • 4.1 Check formed web against quality standards and production requirements
  • 4.2 Identify, rectify or report web faults and non-conformances
  • 4.3 Despatch dry laid web to next manufacturing or packing process
  • 4.4 Clean area to maintain a safe and productive work environment
  • 4.5 Complete production records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7484 LMTTN2001B Set up and operate a dry laid web forming machine Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF6 MST20216 Certificate II in TCF Production Operations Qualification