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Co-ordinate and direct clothing changes

Co-ordinate and direct clothing changes

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMPRV320
State Code
AXG66
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
25/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to co-ordinate and direct machinery clothing changes to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements for product output.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who work in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare machine and equipment for clothing change
  • 1.1. Identify clothing problems causing production issues and determine need for clothing change.
  • 1.2. Obtain new clothing to be installed and direct operators to prepare it.
  • 1.3. Prepare equipment for isolation and shut down equipment in line with organisational safety and standard operating procedures.
2. Remove and install machine clothing
  • 2.1. Prepare and remove damaged or exhausted machine clothing.
  • 2.2. Dismantle and remove machine parts in line with organisational safety and standard operating procedures.
  • 2.3. Install new machine clothing in line with manufacturer’s specifications.
  • 2.4. Reassemble machine parts and replace as required.
  • 2.5. Remove isolations and establish and confirm operational settings to required specification.
3. Prepare machine section for production
  • 3.1. Inspect clothing section for potential hazards, assess and control associated risks.
  • 3.2. Tension clothing to specification and to meet operational requirements.
  • 3.3. Check and adjust clothing guiding system to operational specification.
  • 3.4. Record and report clothing change process to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY29 FPPPRV320A Co-ordinate and direct clothing changes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT76 PPMPRV301 Co-ordinate and direct clothing changes Unit of competency