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Produce blown film

Produce blown film

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD316E
State Code
ODA59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate, control and optimise blown film equipment and processes typically used to produce industrial and consumer packaging.This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to the practical skills to operate blown film equipment, as well as the ability to supervise and manage all aspects of film extrusion production and downstream production for one or more production lines.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the workplace
  • 1.1 Identify materials required, including additives, from job specifications
  • 1.2 Identify equipment and processes required for production and upstream and downstream operations from job specifications
  • 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and controlling hazards
  • 1.4 Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls
  • 1.5 Identify checks and testing processes required for equipment, materials, quality and production management
  • 1.6 Perform housekeeping tasks to support work to be undertaken
  • 1.7 Identify waste management strategies to collect excess, discarded or nonconforming materials to be disposed of, recycled or reprocessed according to workplace procedures
2. Perform pre-production tasks
  • 2.1 Verify equipment requirements against job requirements
  • 2.2 Set production process according to equipment and work specifications, and adjust process to optimise output based on selected materials
  • 2.3 Set up and adjust blown film production line equipment settings according to equipment and job specifications
  • 2.4 Verify materials are correct against job specifications
  • 2.5 Set up date, batch and materials markings according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Complete other pre-startup checks according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
3. Operate blown film line equipment
  • 3.1 Start up and operate blown film line equipment, and make adjustments to settings to meet job specifications
  • 3.2 Ensure process is operating according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Follow checking and testing processes to assess if output meets job specifications and quality standards including product thickness, and apply strategies for managing nonconforming outputs
  • 3.4 Maintain continuity of process to support production
  • 3.5 Work efficiently to minimise scrap and trim according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Clean work area, and clean, adjust and lubricate equipment, according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Pause or stop equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
4. Shut down equipment
  • 4.1 Shut down equipment according to equipment instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Complete equipment clean-up and post-production adjustments according to equipment instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Put guards, locks and notices in place to prevent inadvertent startup
  • 4.4 Accurately complete workplace shutdown documentation
5. Anticipate and solve process control variances
  • 5.1 Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
  • 5.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 5.3 Monitor process control variances and corrective action taken until resolved
  • 5.4 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAI67 PMBPROD316 Produce blown film Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGP1 PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification