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Set up and produce basic guillotined product

Set up and produce basic guillotined product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCF221C
State Code
D3017
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform basic manual guillotining.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare job
  • 1.1. Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • 1.2. Set-up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • 1.3. Availability of all job related components is checked
  • 1.4. Grip and lay edges of sheet are identified
2. Check knife sharpness
  • 2.1. Knives are checked for appropriate sharpness
  • 2.2. Dull knives are reported and arrangements made for them to be changed
  • 2.3. Cutting sticks are replaced when necessary
3. Set up machine for basic guillotining
  • 3.1. Guillotine is manually set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 3.2. Clamping pressures are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
4. Conduct simple cut process
  • 4.1. Material to be used for sample is organised correctly
  • 4.2. Machine is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
5. Organise sample inspection and/or testing
  • 5.1. Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.2. Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements
  • 5.3. Adjustment changes are carried out according to product and machine specifications
6. Maintain basic guillotining process
  • 6.1. Knife and cutting stick condition is monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample
  • 6.2. Cutting pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample
  • 6.3. Registration of knives is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample of the approved sample
7. Maintain production process
  • 7.1. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
  • 7.2. Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 7.3. Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications
  • 7.4. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.5. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
  • 7.6. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.7. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.8. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
8. Identify and rectify problems and faults
  • 8.1. Problems in guillotining machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 8.2. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator's skill level
  • 8.3. Guillotining machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
9. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 9.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 9.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements
  • 9.3. Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 9.4. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
  • 9.5. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
10. Clean guillotining machine at end of run
  • 10.1. Knives are replaced and cleaned ready for next run
  • 10.2. Machine bed is cleaned ready for next run
  • 10.3. Cutting units are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
  • 10.4. Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Cutting process may include:
single knife, manual guillotines
Cutting units may include:
range of semi-automated, hand feed or delivery, low volume/speed guillotines
Cuttingsequence may include:
simple cutting sequence
Substrates may include:
range of substrates in categories of:
paper
paperboard
corrugated board
plastics.
Substrate handling may include:
large or small sheet handling systems
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
correctly produce basic guillotined product according to job specifications and within the production timeframe
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
demonstrate all safety devices on the machine
set up (not including knife change) and produce TWO basic guillotined products (if possible one large sheet and one small sheet) according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these
off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic)
ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic).
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0280 ICPCF221B Set up and produce basic guillotined product Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP21 ICPCBF221 Set up and produce basic guillotined product Unit of competency