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Monitor and control paper finishing and converting operations

Monitor and control paper finishing and converting operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMFCO201
State Code
ODT71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor, control and report production information of paper finishing and converting operations.The unit applies to production workers who assist in the paper finishing and converting operations of a paper manufacturing facility, undertaking routine work in monitoring, identifying and solving predictable problems that occur with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations. Paper finishing and converting operations cover a range of systems and subsystems, including corrugating, 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 or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to monitor paper finishing and converting operations
  • 1.1 Check production requirements at start of shift and plan work activities according to workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to safety requirements
  • 1.4 Check tools and equipment are operational, and supplies are available
2. Monitor and maintain processes and systems
  • 2.1 Confirm planned production requirements and communicate to relevant personnel
  • 2.2 Monitor and maintain operations and systems within process parameters consistent with production requirements
  • 2.3 Interpret and respond to monitoring displays and devices according to operating procedures
  • 2.4 Undertake setup for product change according to operating procedures
3. Control product quality and production
  • 3.1 Monitor and control product to productionand quality requirements
  • 3.2 Conduct routine observations and assessments on product and system operations
  • 3.3 Sample, test and record product quality to ensure production requirements are maintained
  • 3.4 Make adjustments to control production and ensure quality requirements are maintained
  • 3.5 Communicate changes to product requirements to relevant personnel
4. Record and report process and system information
  • 4.1 Record system and production information in required format
  • 4.2 Record and communicate problems or variations with process and product to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXI85 PPMFCO210 Monitor, control and shutdown finishing and converting operations Unit of competency