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Produce blown film

Produce blown film

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD316
State Code
BAI67
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
52
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and adjust equipment to produce blown film.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to start up and shut down blown film extrusion 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 experienced 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 follow appropriate hazard control/minimisation methods
  • 1.4 Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
  • 1.5 Identify materials, waste management and housekeeping needs
2 Check blown film process set-up
  • 2.1 Determine equipment requirements
  • 2.2 Set process to specifications as required
  • 2.3 Set up and adjust blown film line for extruder temperature, back pressures and currents, nip and winding speeds, nip roller settings, corona treatment settings, winder settings, slitters, trimmers and die gap adjustments according to specifications
  • 2.4 Check materials are correct
  • 2.5 Discard, or make adjustments to the process for, non-conforming materials
  • 2.6 Set up date, batch and materials markings to specifications, as required
  • 2.7 Complete other pre-start checks to procedures
3 Operate and make adjustments as required to the blown film process
  • 3.1 Start up blown film line as required
  • 3.2 Operate blown film line, noting key variables
  • 3.3 Monitor controls/displays/terminals for production/process data
  • 3.4 Monitor product thickness and quality to procedures
  • 3.5 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to standard as required
  • 3.6 Maintain continuity of process
  • 3.7 Collect and reprocess/discard scrap/trim and other materials in accordance with procedures
  • 3.8 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
  • 3.9 Pause equipment, or stop equipment in an emergency, following workplace and emergency procedures
4 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 4.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 4.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 4.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 4.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 4.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 4.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7629 PMBPROD316C Produce blown film Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA59 PMBPROD316E Produce blown film Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCT3 PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification
BCU0 PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology Qualification