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Restart machine after stoppage

Restart machine after stoppage

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTX2018B
State Code
W7513
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
The unit covers the skills and knowledge to restart a textile production machine for continued or new product production.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm production requirements
  • 1.1 Reasons for machine stoppage are confirmed.
  • 1.2 Machine is confirmed as ready for restart.
  • 1.3 Production specifications and machine settings are confirmed.
  • 1.4 Status of materials supply is confirmed.
  • 1.5 Preparation requirements for restarting production are identified.
  • 1.6 Relevant maintenance or repair personnel are notified about reasons for stoppage.
2 Prepare to restart machine
  • 2.1 Materials and finished product are loaded or unloaded from the machine as required.
  • 2.2 Materials and finished product are checked against quality standards as required.
  • 2.3 Areas around the machine are cleaned as required to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner.
  • 2.4 Waste is sorted.
  • 2.5 Machine is set.
3 Restart machine
  • 3.1 Machine is restarted according to OHS practices.
  • 3.2 Operation is monitored to ensure production meets specification and quality standards.
  • 3.3 Product faults are rectified or reported.
  • 3.4 Production records and other documentation are accurately completed as required.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Reasons for machine stoppage may include
breakdown
not meeting performance specifications
maintenance requirements
completion of production run
staff changeovers
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check machine settings to meet production requirements
prepare machine for start-up
check product against quality standards
load and unload products according to workplace practices
complete records accurately and completely
apply OHS practices in work operations

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6632 LMTTX2018A Restart machine after stoppage Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU29 MSTTX2008 Operate a machine for complex production operations Unit of competency