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Operate a machine for complex production operations

Operate a machine for complex production operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTX2008
State Code
BAU29
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 knowledge to set up, operate and monitor one or more machine used in a range of textile production operations.The unit applies to the exercise of initiative, judgement and discretion in own work, for the operation of a complex machine or process, the operation of one or more than one type of machine, or the performance of a complex task or tasks on a machine.The unit of competency applies to a range of complex operational tasks directly related to the manufacture of textiles or textile products. It provides the skills and knowledge required to operate one or more machines or machine types and undertake some complex tasks under supervision within a production environment. The unit applies to breadth and depth of knowledge of machine production in a range of situations. It includes skills to solve a defined range of non-routine 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 or more TCF machines or machine types
  • 2.1 Coordinate preparations by confirming specifications, materials and machine type required for production
  • 2.2 Identify and undertake preliminary operations, and follow required procedures to prepare materials and equipment
  • 2.3 Load materials for processing according to machine requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4 Keep machine and components, and area around machine clean during preparation and loading and apply relevant WHS practices
  • 2.5 Identify, recognise and raise awareness of risks and potential hazards
3 Operate and monitor 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 Check machine in the event of stoppage and follow procedures for re-starting machine
  • 3.3 Use initiative, judgement and discretion to monitor process and make adjustments in response to non-major and non-routine problems to maintain quality output
  • 3.4 Perform maintenance according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Report major machine or product faults and clean machine according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Maintain work environment in a safe productive manner
4 Coordinate and monitor materials
  • 4.1 Use initiative, judgement and discretion to identify non-conforming raw materials/yarns/fabrics and maintain material quality
  • 4.2 Use initiative, judgement and discretion to monitor output and respond to non-routine problems
  • 4.3 Perform operations related to materials as determined by enterprise requirements
5 Complete and finalise operations
  • 5.1 Unload or remove textile material or product according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Check output of machine or product against quality specifications, identify and rectify faults or non-conformance and report according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Despatch product to next process according to production sequence
  • 5.4 Complete production records and other documentation, according to workplace procedures
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