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Finish products for despatch

Finish products for despatch

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTLA2007A
State Code
W7370
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/11/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
11/11/2010
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate finishing equipment, inspect products and fold and prepare finished products for despatch.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate finishing equipment
  • 1.1 Procedures for checking, start up and stopping of finishing equipment are performed
  • 1.2 Safety requirements related to machine overrides and protective clothing are followed
  • 1.3 Schedules are followed or checked to ensure workplace requirements are met
  • 1.4 Product is classified and sorted according to finishing and rework requirements
  • 1.5 Products are prepared for finishing in accordance with product requirements
  • 1.6 Product is fed into finishing equipment manually or by use of proper aids
  • 1.7 Machines are monitored and adjusted in accordance with specified procedures and consistent with operators' skill level
  • 1.8 Operating faults are identified and reported
2 Inspect product
  • 2.1 Products are inspected for conformance to quality standards
  • 2.2 Products not meeting quality standards are rejected or returned for rework
  • 2.3 Damaged or torn products are identified for repair or return
  • 2.4 Rewash, repair or condemned product in deposited in appropriate container
  • 2.5 Records are completed
3 Prepare finished products for despatch
  • 3.1 Product is folded to meet workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Products are classified
  • 3.3 Storage equipment is checked before products are packed
  • 3.4 Products are stored for distribution in allocated area
  • 3.5 Finished product records are accurately maintained
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.
Finishing equipment may include:
pressing equipment, which may include:
roller or chest ironer
towel folder or team folder
tunnel finishers or steam tunnel
stacker or feeder
trouser topper
trouser legger
dolly
puffer
dry press
hand iron
hot head press
coat press
feeding equipment
single or multi roller iron
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
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
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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 to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret production schedules and work load priorities
operate finishing equipment
inspect product
finish and fold product

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

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
E0991 LMTPRLA07A Operate finishing equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV43 MSTLA2007 Finish products for despatch Unit of competency