Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare machine for operation (basic)

Prepare machine for operation (basic)

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSUP207
State Code
AUM68
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare printing and finishing machines, and assist with their operation according to enterprise procedures. It applies to individuals who undertake machine-minding duties in a production environment, as well as off-siders assisting in the operation of a machine.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare or set up substrates (or loads)
  • 1.1 Job sheets or equivalent instructions are interpreted correctly
  • 1.2 Product is located, checked and prepared to meet job specifications according to enterprise procedures and work health and safety (WHS) procedures
  • 1.3 Faulty material is visually identified and removed according to established enterprise procedures and WHS procedures
2. Set up delivery systems
  • 2.1 Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job requirements
  • 2.2 Readiness of transport and delivery systems is reported according to enterprise standards for final adjustments by designated person
3. Prepare machine
  • 3.1 Machine is set up according to job instructions
  • 3.2 Inks, glues, liquid and/or other materials are loaded as required according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Plates, cutting or other devices are installed as required according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Registration, alignment or centring is confirmed according to machine manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions and enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Machine is run through cycle at the same time ensuring the substrate/product is positioned properly and the process is being performed according to established workplace and WHS procedures
  • 3.6 Readiness of machine is reported according to enterprise procedures for final adjustments and proofing by designated person
4. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 4.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Unused materials are stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Used plates, cutting and other devices are removed and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 All product is removed from operating area according to enterprise procedures and WHS standards
  • 4.5 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.6 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
5. Clean and wash up machine at end of run
  • 5.1 Machine sections, as relevant to process, are cleaned ready for next run
  • 5.2 Inking/gluing/coating system, if used in process, is washed ready for next run, and waste is disposed of according to enterprise and regulatory requirements
  • 5.3 In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing/coating units are cleaned ready for next run
  • 5.4 Feed, transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3243 ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ66 ICPSUP2070 Prepare machine for operation (basic) Unit of competency