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Set up and prepare for production

Set up and prepare for production

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPREP301
State Code
BAJ41
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
13
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare materials and equipment for production. It applies to batch, one-off and non-standard production lots as typically used in the plastics, rubber and cablemaking sectors.This unit of competency applies to advanced operators and those in similar roles who are required to interpret specifications in order to select materials and equipment; identify special tooling and set up requirements; draft a work process plan; and set up, check and adjust the production process.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 Select equipment and materials
  • 1.1 Identify equipment and materials from job specification
  • 1.2 Check equipment and materials for conformity to specification
  • 1.3 Note any variances in materials (within materials supplier specifications) which may require variation in production process settings
  • 1.4 Identify requirements for special tooling and set up
  • 1.5 Note conformity deficiencies and report to appropriate personnel
  • 1.6 Identify production objectives and timelines
  • 1.7 Clarify product specifications
  • 1.8 Draft work process plan, noting key quality characteristics, check points and activities where other personnel will be involved
2 Prepare tools, equipment and materials
  • 2.1 Locate tools and equipment within workplace ensuring safety and operational checks are performed and equipment is appropriate for purpose
  • 2.2 Obtain materials specifications and confirm materials are at site for the commencement of production in accordance with established procedures
  • 2.3 Check materials are prepared to achieve product specification
3 Set up and check production process
  • 3.1 Follow procedures for set-up in accordance with workplace procedures, customer requirements and specifications
  • 3.2 Set machine control parameters in accordance with specifications
  • 3.3 Check work process plan and set up for conformity with identified workplace procedures and customer requirements
  • 3.4 Make any required adjustments to own work plan
  • 3.5 Obtain appropriate clearances for production to commence
  • 3.6 Check equipment for function and make provisional control settings
  • 3.7 Check performance of equipment and materials
  • 3.8 Adjust process settings and materials to ensure production outcomes are within quality specifications
  • 3.9 Make and store records of required adjustments within specification ranges in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Respond to routine problems to procedures
  • 4.1 Recognise known problems that occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine problems
  • 4.3 Log problems as required
  • 4.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7553 PMBPREP301C Set up and prepare for production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB22 PMBPREP301E Set up and prepare for batch production Unit of competency