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Operate blown film equipment

Operate blown film equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD216E
State Code
ODA82
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate blown film extrusion equipment.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.This unit principally refers to routine polymer extrusion and thin-film blowing technology operations.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. Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify requirements from production plan or job specifications
  • 1.2 Verify polymer materials meet requirements for job
  • 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
2. Operate blown film equipment
  • 2.1 Check process is operating according to equipment specifications and job requirements
  • 2.2 Ensure product is ready for next operation according to job requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor and maintain supply of polymer materials to support operation of equipment
  • 2.4 Accurately complete production records
  • 2.5 Apply waste management strategies to collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Clean equipment and work area according to operational and workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Pause and stop machine cycle in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
3. Respond to process control variances
  • 3.1 Recognise and log process control variances and their issues
  • 3.2 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ31 PMBPROD216 Operate blown film equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGP1 PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification
BGP0 PMB20121 Certificate II in Polymer Processing Qualification