Unit of competency Outline

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Perform wool processing machine setting

Perform wool processing machine setting

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTX2011
State Code
OBA04
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/10/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
25/10/2019
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set machines for product changes, reset them after general fibre related stoppages, and perform minor maintenance of machinery.Work may be conducted in small to large scale workplaces and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures by employees operating machinery used to process wool. It may also involve supervision of a production section of an operation and may involve responsibility for a number of employees operating wool processing machinery. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set machine
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work instructions and job specifications
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.3 Clean and set machine according to raw material and product specifications, and machine manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Start machine and ensure correct machine operation
  • 1.5 Conduct trial runs according to identified requirements
  • 1.6 Check sample conforms to requirements, and adjust settings until sample meets specifications
  • 1.7 Clean and maintain work area around machine or equipment to meet workplace requirements
2 Rectify machine operating problems
  • 2.1 Use diagnostic procedures and tests to locate and identify machine faults
  • 2.2 Rectify machine operating problems using appropriate hand tools and measuring equipment
  • 2.3 Identify and report major problems in operation of machine to supervisor
  • 2.4 Identify and adjust or repair minor problems, within own skill level and scope of own role
  • 2.5 Apply environmental requirements and waste management procedures for safe disposal and recycling of waste
3 Communicate production information
  • 3.1 Document setting records and maintenance work according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Interpret information about production status and problems from other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel
  • 3.3 Communicate information regarding production status and problems to other operators and supervisory personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7209 LMTEW2014A Perform machine setting and operational maintenance Unit of competency