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Prepare and start up finishing and converting operations

Prepare and start up finishing and converting operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMFCO320
State Code
AXF10
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/10/2018
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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
145
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow production requirements to prepare, check and start up finishing and converting operations and to control product quality and production, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.The unit applies to productions operators and technicians who prepare and start up finishing and converting operations. Finishing and converting operations describe a range of systems and subsystems, including winding and re-winding, decorating, lotionising, calendering, water marking, perforating, slitting and cutting, embossing, laminating, folding, printing, bonding, core making, wrapping and packing.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish production requirements for startup
  • 1.1 Confirm planned production requirements and communicate to relevant personnel according to workplace health and safety, production requirements and standard operating procedures (SOP)
  • 1.2 Interpret production plan for finishing and converting operations
  • 1.3 Check product specifications
  • 1.4 Confirm product supplies are available for production
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Conduct setup for product change
  • 2.1 Undertake pre-setup checks on equipment and systems
  • 2.2 Identify missing or faulty components and report or rectify within level of responsibility
  • 2.3 Follow isolation procedures for conducting setup for product change
  • 2.4 Communicate and coordinate changes to product requirements to relevant personnel
  • 2.5 Load, install and adjust components and accessories for set up according to work health and safety and SOP
  • 2.6 Lift or sign off of all isolations, according to SOP/organisational procedures
  • 2.7 Make initial quality checks and adjust components required for setup for product change
3. Start up finishing and converting operations
  • 3.1 Conduct quality assurance checks on startup of finishing and converting operations to maintain processes
  • 3.2 Carry out process adjustments from startup, according to SOP/organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and rectify faults, according to SOP/organisational procedure
  • 3.4 Communicate confirmation for startup to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX87 FPPFCO320A Prepare and start up finishing and converting operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT87 PPMFCO301 Perform paper finishing and converting operations Unit of competency