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Operate an automated palletising process

Operate an automated palletising process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPBPG3009
State Code
OBS02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/09/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/09/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and shut down an automated palletising process using complex equipment, including an automated pallet wrapper. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction in a packaging and/or palletising environment and are responsible for operating and monitoring a carton palletising process, including safety compliance, production changeovers, consumables, cleaning and solving problems that arise with the process. Operators are responsible for solving problems that arise with machines and reporting unresolved problems to technical specialists. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for palletising
  • 1.1 Check work order to determine the pallet type, layer format and any other required information
  • 1.2 Select, fit correctly and use required personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Check machinery maintenance charts and rectify or report any items that require maintenance
  • 1.4 Check and set machine format to meet the palletising requirements specified in work order
  • 1.5 Check all machine safety equipment is operational
  • 1.6 Confirm pallet reference applicator is operational
  • 1.7 Confirm serviceability of conveyors, and reset all product counters and glue application device
  • 1.8 Confirm pallets and other packaging consumables required for the run
2. Palletise cartons
  • 2.1 Carry out test run and adjust as required to meet palletising specifications, including carton orientation, stacking and stretch wrap tension
  • 2.2 Ensure supply of consumables for palletising process
  • 2.3 Carry out quality checks on sample pallets and complete records according to workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Apply problem-solving principles and techniques to identify and rectify machine faults according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Restack pallets and clean up spillages according to safety procedures
  • 2.6 Monitor palletising process to ensure process efficiency and quality specifications are met, including correct pallet identification labels
  • 2.7 Report major process problems and products that do not meet specifications
  • 2.8 Handover palletising process to another team member when required
3. Change over palletising run
  • 3.1 Prepare equipment and consumables for upcoming changeover
  • 3.2 Check and record product counters to ensure an accurate changeover
  • 3.3 Apply isolation measures according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Empty machine of product and complete required changeover, and confirm parts, sensors, rails and stoppers have been adjusted and set
  • 3.5 Remove and store unused consumables and equipment parts not required after changeover
  • 3.6 Conduct test run and make adjustments as required
4. Shut down palletising process
  • 4.1 Empty machinery and equipment of product
  • 4.2 Shut down machinery and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Remove and store unused materials
  • 4.4 Complete carton palletising records and reports
  • 4.5 Clean and maintain palletising equipment
  • 4.6 Dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental procedures
  • 4.7 Report issues requiring maintenance by technicians
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