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Set up and operate folder gluer machine

Set up and operate folder gluer machine

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF395
State Code
AUN05
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate a folder gluer machine with minimum downtime or wastage.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up and adjust units
  • 1.1 All details required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications
  • 1.2 Correct materials are checked and available for the job
  • 1.3 Adhesives appropriate for the substrate, application process and machine are selected
  • 1.4 Work area is made safe and ready for production according to safety requirements
  • 1.5 Folding guides and pressing plates are set to required dimensions for the job
  • 1.6 Feeder, folding part, gluer, stacker, belts, vacuums and glue applicators are clean, clear and ready for use
  • 1.7 Settings are checked against job specifications before production commences
2. Monitor throughput
  • 2.1 Machine is run at speed required to produce a quality product
  • 2.2 Machine is jogged to ensure folds and glue are in correct position
  • 2.3 Guide positions are monitored to ensure adhesive is applied evenly and in correct position
  • 2.4 Paper moisture is monitored and correct moisture levels are maintained
  • 2.5 Blank spacing is controlled and product spacing and flow are maintained for efficient operation
  • 2.6 Folds are correctly placed and the product stacks correctly
  • 2.7 Glues dry at correct rates for the substrate
3. Confirm quality of output
  • 3.1 A sample from the machine is selected and checked to ensure it conforms to required quality standards
  • 3.2 Adjustments are made when standards are not met
  • 3.3 Each process is monitored and minor adjustments are made during production, if required
  • 3.4 Samples are continuously monitored for defects, and defects are removed
  • 3.5 Efficiency, quality and output rate of production run are monitored for problems, and any deficiencies resolved
  • 3.6 Wastage is monitored, kept to a minimum and correctly disposed of according to enterprise quality standards
  • 3.7 Locations of all emergency shutdown buttons and triggers are known
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3070 ICPCF395C Set up and operate folder gluer machine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP65 ICPCBF3950 Set up and operate folder gluer machine Unit of competency