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Set up and operate a spun bond web forming machine

Set up and operate a spun bond web forming machine

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTN2002
State Code
BAU44
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate spun bond web forming machines used to manufacture non-woven textiles.The unit of competency covers the skills needed for initial start-up and product changeovers of spun bond web forming machines, including machine settings, first-off runs and adjustments. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Set up and load spun bond web forming machine
  • 2.1 Check specifications to identify requirements to produce filaments
  • 2.2 Check raw materials containers and quantities
  • 2.3 Adjust machine settings to meet product requirements
  • 2.4 Clean area around machine during and on completion of setting and loading
3 Operate and monitor spun bond web forming machine
  • 3.1 Start and stop spun bond web forming machine according to machine manufacturer instructions and job requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor machines to ensure operation is correct and safe
  • 3.3 Sort waste and clean machine, when required
  • 3.4 Identify, correct and report minor product, process and machine faults, where necessary, to meet specified requirements
  • 3.5 Operate machine according to WHS and workplace practices and report major machine faults
4 Check web quality and complete operations
  • 4.1 Check formed web against quality standards and production requirements
  • 4.2 Identify, rectify or report web faults and non-conformances
  • 4.3 Despatch spun bond web to bonding or finishing process
  • 4.4 Clean area to maintain a safe and productive work environment
  • 4.5 Complete production records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7485 LMTTN2002B Set up and operate a spun bond web forming machine Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF6 MST20216 Certificate II in TCF Production Operations Qualification