Unit of competency Outline

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Operate a machine for intermediate production support

Operate a machine for intermediate production support

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTX2007
State Code
BAU28
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
45
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and monitor one type of machine used in a range of textile production operations.The unit of competency applies to a limited range of machine skills on one machine or machine type and to undertaking operational support tasks directly related to the manufacture of textiles. It provides the skills and knowledge required to work under supervision within a production environment. The unit applies to breadth and depth of knowledge of machine production in a defined range of situations in a support role. It includes skills to solve a defined range of problems by applying known solutions.The application of the unit of competency and the evidence requirements may focus on one or more industry sectors, workplace contexts and machine types and will be determined by operational conditions and production requirements. Work is conducted according to defined procedures. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team related 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 Prepare to operate one type of TCF machine
  • 2.1 Check specifications to identify materials and process required
  • 2.2 Identify machine processes and operational stages
  • 2.3 Calculate and adjust machine settings to meet requirements for production
  • 2.4 Identify and undertake preliminary operations, as required, and follow required procedures to prepare materials and equipment
  • 2.5 Load materials for processing according to machine requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.6 Keep machine and components, and area around machine clean during preparation and loading and apply relevant WHS practices
  • 2.7 Check machine safety equipment, and identify and recognise risks and potential hazards
3 Operate and monitor one type of machine
  • 3.1 Start, operate, stop, re-start and monitor machine operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements to produce textile material or product
  • 3.2 Monitor and coordinate materials according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Sort waste and clean machine according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Identify and report minor faults in materials, process and machine, where necessary, to maintain quality standards
  • 3.5 Check machine in the event of stoppage and follow procedures for re-starting machine
  • 3.6 Report major machine or product faults
4 Complete and finalise operations
  • 4.1 Unload or remove textile material or product according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Check output of machine or product against quality specifications, identify and rectify routine faults or non-conformance and report according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Despatch product to next process according to production sequence
  • 4.4 Complete production records and other documentation, according to workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
BDF7 MST20116 Certificate II in TCF Production Support Qualification