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Draw optical fibre

Draw optical fibre

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD373
State Code
BAI28
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and adjust optical fibre drawing process to produce optical fibre.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to start up and shut down injection blow moulding equipment, monitor equipment operation, maintain continuity of process, make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan own work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify equipment and processes used for production process and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Identify materials required, including additives
  • 1.3 Recognise hazards and take appropriate action
  • 1.4 Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls
  • 1.5 Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
  • 1.6 Identify materials, waste management and housekeeping needs
2 Check optical fibre drawing equipment set-up
  • 2.1 Determine equipment requirements
  • 2.2 Set process to specifications as required
  • 2.3 Check materials are correct
  • 2.4 Select appropriate dies (number and sizes) and arrange in correct production sequence
  • 2.5 Coat drawing rollers with alcohol to procedures
  • 2.6 Check speed, time, tension and wind-off speed to requirements
  • 2.7 Check optical fibre winding equipment settings and adjustments, including tensions and spool loading, to specifications
  • 2.8 Discard, or make adjustments to the process for, non-conforming materials
  • 2.9 Set up date, batch and materials markings to specifications, as required
  • 2.10 Complete other pre-start checks to procedures
3 Operate and make adjustments to optical fibre drawing machine to procedures
  • 3.1 Check and load materials using correct manual handling methods
  • 3.2 Start up equipment and make adjustments to reach required settings
  • 3.3 Monitor controls/displays/terminals for production/process data
  • 3.4 Monitor product/process quality
  • 3.5 Maintain continuity of process
  • 3.6 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to standard as required
  • 3.7 Collect and reprocess/discard scrap/trim and other materials
  • 3.8 Complete required workplace documentation/records
  • 3.9 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
  • 3.10 Pause or stop equipment in an emergency, as required
4 Shut down equipment to procedures
  • 4.1 Shut down equipment as required
  • 4.2 Complete equipment cleanup, adjustments and waste management
  • 4.3 Place suitable guards, locks and notices to prevent inadvertent start-up
5 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 5.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 5.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 5.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 5.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 5.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7666 PMBPROD373B Draw optical fibre Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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