Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare and start equipment for production
Prepare and start equipment for production
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD306E
PMBPROD306E
State Code
ODA71
ODA71
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and start a machine, from a powered off state to producing the ‘first-off’ product and handing over operation to a machine operator working under supervision.This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to large or complex machinery; however, the procedures covered in this unit are universal.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. Plan equipment requirements
- 1.1 Identify requirements from job specifications
- 1.2 Identify equipment and processes required for production and upstream and downstream operations from job specifications
- 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and controlling hazards
- 1.4 Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls
- 1.5 Identify checks and testing processes required for equipment, materials and quality to meet job requirements
2. Perform pre-startup tasks
- 2.1 Restore all power to machine and ancillary equipment according to equipment specifications
- 2.2 Start up ancillary equipment and set temperature and other controllers according to equipment specifications
- 2.3 Set up and adjust equipment settings to meet equipment and job specifications
- 2.4 Charge, purge and clean machine according to equipment instructions
3. Start up machine and hand over to operator
- 3.1 Check and load correct raw material to meet job specifications
- 3.2 Start up and operate equipment, and make adjustments to settings to meet job specifications
- 3.3 Follow checking and testing processes to assess if output will meet job specifications and quality standards
- 3.4 Balance core and ancillary production line equipment, and upstream and downstream equipment to meet job specifications and quality standards
- 3.5 Describe particular requirements for machine adjustments, materials characteristics, quality specifications and key production stages to operator based on equipment and job specifications
- 3.6 Pause or stop machine in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
4. Anticipate and solve problems
- 4.1 Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
- 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
- 4.3 Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
- 4.4 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAI77 | PMBPROD306 | Prepare and start equipment for production | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGP1 | PMB30121 | Certificate III in Polymer Processing | Qualification |
| BGO8 | PMB40121 | Certificate IV in Polymer Technology | Qualification |