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Set up and operate folder gluer machine

Set up and operate folder gluer machine

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF3950
State Code
OBP65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate a folder gluer machine with minimum downtime and wastage.It applies to individuals who prepare material, monitor and run equipment and machinery, and apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up and adjust units
  • 1.1 Identify job specifications
  • 1.2 Confirm availability of all job components
  • 1.3 Select adhesives according to substrate, application and machine requirements
  • 1.4 Set folding guides and pressing plates
  • 1.5 Prepare feeder, folding part, gluer, stacker, belts, vacuums and glue applicators
  • 1.6 Carry out set-up of required machinery according to manufacturer specifications
2. Maintain production
  • 2.1 Operate folder gluer machine according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor and verify performance using the process control system
  • 2.3 Report process adjustments to eliminate problems according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.4 Select a sample from the machine, check it meets required quality standards and adjust as required
3. Identify and rectify problems and faults
  • 3.1 Identify and report problems in guillotining machine operation according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Carry out adjustments and corrections as required according to manufacturer specifications and within scope of own role
  • 3.3 Identify machine faults requiring repair and report to designated person according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Verify repairs and adjustments prior to resumption of operations
4. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 4.1 Follow shutdown sequence according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Remove substrate waste from operating area and recycle and dispose of, as required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Clean and disengage folder gluer machine according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN05 ICPCBF395 Set up and operate folder gluer machine Unit of competency