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Operate cable winding equipment

Operate cable winding equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD209
State Code
BAJ36
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate cable winding equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. Cable winding equipment is typically used to store cable products or materials on reels ready for production, post-production or despatch. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to carry out pre-start checks, check settings and adjustments of preset equipment, monitor and adjust the equipment, and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action. 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 Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan
  • 1.2 Identify product, materials and equipment requirements for job
  • 1.3 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
  • 1.4 Check with supervisor/appropriate person if requirements are not in accordance with usual practice
2 Conduct pre-start checks as required
  • 2.1 Check safety gates, guards and emergency stops are in position and working
  • 2.2 Check raw materials are correct
  • 2.3 Undertake other pre-start checks to procedures
3 Check winding equipment setup
  • 3.1 Observe spool condition and tag and return non-conforming spools to procedures
  • 3.2 Check winding equipment settings and adjustments, spool size and length settings to procedures
  • 3.3 Ensure product is checked for conformity with quality requirements
  • 3.4 Tag and deal with non-conforming product to procedures
  • 3.5 Thread product through the equipment and feed on to the spool
  • 3.6 Use appropriate fixing devices, methods or materials
  • 3.7 Adjust tensions and check laying pattern to procedures
  • 3.8 Check emergency cut-off switches and other safety devices to procedures
4 Operate equipment
  • 4.1 Start machine safely and correctly when required
  • 4.2 Check product/process is within required limits
  • 4.3 Check product is in specification
  • 4.4 Maintain supply of materials as required
  • 4.5 Complete logs and records when required
  • 4.6 Clean up equipment and work area to procedures
  • 4.7 Pause equipment, or stop equipment in an emergency, to procedures
5 Monitor winding machine operation
  • 5.1 Monitor winding machine equipment operations noting cooling line temperatures, amperages, tensions, colour, thickness and product integrity compared to product specification
  • 5.2 Identify sections of product requiring repair and follow procedures to remedy the fault
  • 5.3 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to specifications where applicable
  • 5.4 Collect material for reprocessing and reuse where possible, and deal with waste and scrap to procedures
  • 5.5 Complete equipment cleanup, lubrications, adjustments and waste management to procedures
6 Complete work process
  • 6.1 Cut product and secure free ends
  • 6.2 Remove and set down reel using appropriate manual handling techniques
  • 6.3 Relocate reel and transport without damage to materials, personnel or equipment
  • 6.4 Fit new spool and recommence product winding operations
7 Respond to routine problems to procedures
  • 7.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 7.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 7.3 Log problems as required
  • 7.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7559 PMBPROD209C Operate cable winding equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA86 PMBPROD209E Operate cable winding equipment Unit of competency