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Troubleshoot and rectify finishing and converting systems

Troubleshoot and rectify finishing and converting systems

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMFCO340
State Code
AXI74
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
25/08/2016
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and rectify faults and report on system performance and product quality data, related to finishing and converting systems, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.This unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who troubleshoot and rectify finishing and converting systems. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations. Finishing and converting operations describe a range of systems and subsystems, including winding and re-winding, decorating, lotionising, calendering, water marking, perforating, slitting and cutting, embossing, laminating, folding, printing, bonding, core making, wrapping and packing.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and analyse causes of systems and quality faults
  • 1.1 Identify system or quality faults in finishing and converting systems in accordance with production requirements, relevant workplace health and safety procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Monitor control system readouts to identify process variations
  • 1.3 Interpret trends and warning devices to determine fault type and location
  • 1.4 Interpret quality checks to identify variations from operating specifications or schedule
  • 1.5 Identify and locate cause and source of the problem
  • 1.6 Access and interpret relevant sources of information, as required to assist analysis
  • 1.7 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Rectify system faults
  • 2.1 Shut down equipment and implement isolation procedures prior to fault rectification according to work health and safety and standard operating procedures
  • 2.2 By-pass, repair or replace faulty equipment
  • 2.3. Make corrective operational adjustments and undertake operator level maintenance requirements
  • 2.4. Restore machine or system to normal operation and communicate to relevant personnel
3. Rectify product quality faults
  • 3.1 Identify product quality faults by observation or quality checks
  • 3.2 Undertake sampling and conduct required tests
  • 3.3 Interpret test results and adjust process required to rectify product quality faults
  • 3.4 Take appropriate action to rectify and report non-conforming product
4. Record and report process performance and product quality data
  • 4.1 Record variations from process specifications and troubleshooting actions according to organisational requirements
  • 4.2 Document indications from performance variation
  • 4.3 Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX88 FPPFCO340A Troubleshoot and rectify finishing and converting systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT88 PPMFCO401 Troubleshoot and rectify paper finishing and converting systems Unit of competency