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Set up equipment for continuous operation

Set up equipment for continuous operation

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPREP303
State Code
BAJ42
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up equipment for and trial a continuous production run. It applies to standard production processes and processes that are essentially continuous in nature. This unit of competency applies to experienced operators and those in similar roles who are required to interpret specifications in order to set up equipment and components for efficient workflow, produce first-off sample and make adjustments to the process and procedures, as appropriate, and inform operators about correct procedures for the run.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 Identify production requirements
  • 1.1 Read specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production run and equipment
  • 1.2 Identify materials required
  • 1.3 Note production control requirements for production and warm up time, pressure(s), speed(s), temperature(s) and product specifications
  • 1.4 Note key stages in the process for quality checks
  • 1.5 Identify equipment and components required
  • 1.6 Check assembly requirements for items of production and downstream equipment or specialised componentry to ensure efficient work flow will occur
2 Set up equipment
  • 2.1 Check work area to ensure adequate space for the process
  • 2.2 Place equipment and components in required configuration
  • 2.3 Install guards, warning devices and cut-offs as required
  • 2.4 Check all connecting components and services for integrity and effectiveness
  • 2.5 Check dies/moulds/jigs as required for suitability for production requirements
  • 2.6 Place SOPs and quality procedures in appropriate work stations
  • 2.7 Check work area for operator ergonomic efficiency, access and egress requirements
3 Explain process to operators when required
  • 3.1 Explain particular requirements for machine adjustments, materials characteristics, quality specifications and key production stages to the operator
  • 3.2 Explain standard operating procedures and work health and safety (WHS) issues.
  • 3.3 Identify and explain appropriate contingency strategies for process faults, quality, WHS issues, materials supply or quality machine malfunctions
  • 3.4 Encourage operators to ask questions and clarify procedures
4 Produce first-off production sample(s)
  • 4.1 Start process following SOPs
  • 4.2 Observe product quality through process and compare to standards
  • 4.3 Compare machine setting ranges to documented requirements
  • 4.4 Use observations of the process outcomes to fine tune the settings and other production variables
  • 4.5 Check final product for the required standards
  • 4.6 Compare SOPs with actual production run and note variances
5 Fine tune the process
  • 5.1 Use information collected during trial to modify workplace documentation, including SOPs, machine settings and process instructions
  • 5.2 Obtain appropriate advice and permission where variations are outside of quality or specification range
  • 5.3 Advise operators of variations to process and document as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7554 PMBPREP303C Set up equipment for continuous operation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB07 PMBPREP303E Set up equipment for continuous operation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCT3 PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification
BCU0 PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology Qualification