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Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSUP482
State Code
AUN61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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 experiment with and extend the use of materials, and undertake non-routine adjustment and tuning of machinery to meet efficiency targets.It applies to individuals who perform a broad range of skilled tasks and services to customers in the printing and graphic arts industry. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review material behaviour
  • 1.1 Evaluation of material or product structure is conducted to identify options for production
  • 1.2 Material handling options are chosen to ensure best performance of materials during production
  • 1.3 Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from materials
  • 1.4 Test run confirms correct options, or the need for further adjustment or trialling to meet quality standards
  • 1.5 Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures
2. Tune and adjust machinery
  • 2.1 Idiosyncrasies of machines are reviewed and adjustments or tuning undertaken to compensate or exploit the idiosyncrasy, within the manufacturer’s specifications
  • 2.2 Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from machinery
  • 2.3 Test run confirms correct options and settings, or the need for further adjustment or tuning to meet quality standards
  • 2.4 Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.5 Instruction is provided to machine operator or finisher on new practices, if required
3. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
  • 3.1 Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
  • 3.2 Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
  • 3.3 Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
  • 3.4 Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3279 ICPSU482C Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery Unit of competency