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Diagnose production equipment problems

Diagnose production equipment problems

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH406E
State Code
ODB62
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
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to assess production equipment output and diagnose the causes of product output variances. This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to the competency requirements for formal diagnostic skills and knowledge required by dedicated production process and machine operators or technicians, and those supporting specialist technicians. 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. Identify variance in product and associated production output
  • 1.1 Examine product and associated production output for variance against job and equipment specifications
  • 1.2 Categorise identified variance by type and prioritise it for action
2. Determine most probable possible cause(s) of variance
  • 2.1 Analyse variance to determine possible causes
  • 2.2 Examine possible causes to prioritise more likely ones for further investigation
  • 2.3 Compare hypotheses of variance with available data to support diagnosis
  • 2.4 Identify most probable cause for further action
3. Develop and implement solution to rectify variance
  • 3.1 Develop solution for recommendation to rectify variance that considers work health and safety implications and established workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Use appropriate techniques to communicate recommendation and verify understanding
  • 3.3 Seek support from relevant stakeholders for recommendation
  • 3.4 Identify potential hazards and ensure controls are in place
  • 3.5 Implement agreed solution and monitor initial progress to ensure resolution is achieved
4. Check success of variance solution
  • 4.1 Monitor ongoing success of solution to product or production output variance
  • 4.2 Monitor work health and safety and other workplace impacts of solution
  • 4.3 Update workplace records and procedures to reflect solution
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAI00 PMBTECH406 Diagnose production equipment problems Unit of competency