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Operate and monitor machines (basic)

Operate and monitor machines (basic)

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSU208C
State Code
D3244
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor machines under supervision according to enterprise requirements.This unit is an integral part of most printing and converting, binding and finishing produce units. It should only be assessed separately when it constitutes the worker's main job.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate and monitor reel systems (OR Element 2)
  • 1.1. Job sheets or equivalent instructions are interpreted correctly
  • 1.2. Reel stand is monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient continuous operation according to job instructions
  • 1.3. Web control system is monitored and minor adjustments made to ensure correct tension and accurate continuous positioning of the web for efficient
  • 1.4. Substrate is added to process according to job instructions
  • 1.5. Reel rewind section is monitored and minor adjustments made to maintain correct tension and to ensure no marks, blemishes or damage to finished product
  • 1.6. Substrate is removed from process according to job instructions
  • 1.7. Sheeting section is monitored and minor adjustments made to ensure quality and efficient product delivery
  • 1.8. Need for major adjustments to process are identified and reported according to company operating procedure to designated person
2. Operate and monitor sheet or product systems (OR Element 1)
  • 2.1. Job sheets or equivalent instructions are interpreted correctly
  • 2.2. Feeder is monitored and minor adjustments made to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine
  • 2.3. Sheet or product pick-up and transport system is monitored and minor adjustments made to ensure accurate and continuous sheet or product handling and efficient operation
  • 2.4. Transfer systems are monitored and minor adjustments made to ensure correct and continuous sheet or product handling and efficient operation
  • 2.5. Product is added to process according to job instructions
  • 2.6. Delivery is monitored and minor adjustments made to ensure quality and efficient product delivery
  • 2.7. Need for major adjustments to process are identified and reported according to company operating procedures to designated person
3. Maintain and monitor production process
  • 3.1. Production process is operated and monitored in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule
  • 3.2. Sheet/product pick-up and transportation system is set up and adjusted to suit job requirements
  • 3.3. Product is monitored and minor adjustments are made to ensure quality of output is maintained
  • 3.4. Need for major adjustments to process are identified and reported according to operating procedure to other appropriate worker
  • 3.5. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.6. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
4. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 4.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 4.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements
  • 4.3. Unused materials are stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and company operating procedures
  • 4.4. Used plates, cutting and other devices are removed and stored according to manufacturer/supplier specifications and company operating procedures
  • 4.5. All product is removed from operating area according to enterprise procedures and OHS standards
  • 4.6. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported, according to enterprise procedures to designated person
  • 4.7. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
5. Clean and wash up machine at end of run
  • 5.1. Machine units, as relevant to process, are cleaned ready for next run
  • 5.2. Inking/gluing/coating system, if used in process, is washed up ready for next run, and waste is disposed of according to company and regulatory requirements
  • 5.3. In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing/coating units are cleaned ready for next run
  • 5.4. Feed, transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Machines may include:
range of printing, converting, binding, corrugating, laminating, coating processes. Also minor processes including in-line auto packers, down stackers, or stackers, pile turners and wrappers on dedicated machines.
Product may include:
all substrates and paper or plastic converting products.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
operating and monitoring machines according to job and enterprise requirements
demonstrate all safety devices on the machine
under the supervision of, or in conjunction with a worker with the appropriate skills, operate, monitor and shut down and clean any ONE machine according to manufacturer's specifications and the listed Performance Criteria
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
a printing or converting machine in a production environment.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0494 ICPSU208B Operate and monitor machines (basic) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO65 ICPSUP208 Operate and monitor machines (basic) Unit of competency