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Prepare for production

Prepare for production

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552004
State Code
BAH72
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
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare for production within the manufactured mineral products industry. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to confirm material requirements, assemble and check materials, control and/or report hazards, perform equipment checks and rectify routine problems. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working 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 Check production plan
  • 1.1 Identify the type of product required, time to run and raw/reclaim materials required
  • 1.2 Check for quantity and quality required and any special requirements
  • 1.3 Check with supervisor/appropriate person if requirements are 'unusual'
2 Identify hazards
  • 2.1 Identify hazards of materials to be used
  • 2.2 Identify hazards in work area
  • 2.3 Implement hazard controls according to procedures
  • 2.4 Report safety concerns according to procedures
3 Assemble raw materials
  • 3.1 Order and check quantities of materials required
  • 3.2 Sample and test materials as required
  • 3.3 Visually check that materials are free from contamination and suitable for production
  • 3.4 Report contamination or other non-conformance
4 Check machinery and equipment
  • 4.1 Check required program
  • 4.2 Check machinery/equipment for operation
  • 4.3 Correct or report maintenance requirements as appropriate
  • 4.4 Check that equipment has been test run
  • 4.5 Check that equipment is set and adjusted according to production schedule as required
5 Rectify routine problems
  • 5.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Determine and rectify fault causes by procedures
  • 5.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes to procedures
  • 5.4 Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
  • 5.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA912 PMC552004C Prepare for production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF49 MSMPMC304 Prepare for production Unit of competency