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Set up and operate a spun bond web forming machine

Set up and operate a spun bond web forming machine

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTN2002B
State Code
W7485
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to set up and operate spun bond web forming machines used to manufacture non-woven textiles.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up and load spun bond web forming machine
  • 1.1 Specifications are checked to identify requirements for filament production.
  • 1.2 Raw materials containers and quantities are checked.
  • 1.3 Machine settings are adjusted to meet product requirements.
  • 1.4 Area around machine is cleaned during and on completion of setting and loading.
2 Operate and monitor spun bond web forming machine
  • 2.1 Spun bond web forming machine is started and stopped according to machine manufacturer instructions and job requirements.
  • 2.2 Machines operations are monitored to ensure safe and correct operation.
  • 2.3 Waste is sorted.
  • 2.4 Machine is cleaned when required.
  • 2.5 Minor product process and machine faults are identified and corrected where necessary to meet specified requirements and are reported.
  • 2.6 Major machine faults are reported.
  • 2.7 Machine is operated according to OHS practices.
3 Check web quality
  • 3.1 Formed web is checked against quality standards and production requirements.
  • 3.2 Web faults and non-conformances are identified and rectified or reported.
4 Complete operations
  • 4.1 Spun bond web is dispatched to bonding or finishing process.
  • 4.2 Cleaning of area is completed to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner.
  • 4.3 Production records are accurately completed.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Filaments are
continuous threads, including:
size - 1.1-8.0 dtex (diameter)
types including polyester, polypropylene
Spun bond web forming machine may include
extrusion, spinning, attenuating, orientation. lay down, web carrying or web bonding machine.
Spun bond web refers to
the melt spinning of polymers to produce continuous filaments (threads) of polymer which are laid to form a web, which is then bonded and finished.
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret production orders and schedules
set and check machine settings to meet production requirements
monitor web forming operations according to defined procedures and methods
make minor adjustments
check product samples against quality standards
load and unload products
complete records accurately and completely
apply workplace OHS practices in work operations

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6604 LMTTN2002A Set up and operate a spun bond web forming machine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU44 MSTTN2002 Set up and operate a spun bond web forming machine Unit of competency