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Perform paper finishing and converting operations

Perform paper finishing and converting operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMFCO301
State Code
ODT87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
145
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, start up, stabilise and shut down systems for paper finishing and converting operations.The unit applies to production operators who perform paper finishing and converting operations in a paper manufacturing facility, and respond to contingencies that occur working with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations. Paper finishing and converting operations cover a range of systems and subsystems, including corrugating, winding and re-winding, decorating, lotionising, calendering, water marking, perforating, slitting and cutting, embossing, laminating, folding, printing, bonding, core making, wrapping and packing.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for paper finishing and converting operations
  • 1.1 Identify production requirements and specifications to plan system operation and processes
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and determine control points and measures
  • 1.3 Confirm product supplies are available for production
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
  • 1.5 Communicate production requirements and specifications, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements and operating procedures to relevant personnel
2. Conduct setup for product change
  • 2.1 Undertake pre-setup checks on equipment and systems
  • 2.2 Identify missing or faulty components and report or rectify within level of responsibility
  • 2.3 Follow isolation procedures for conducting setup for product change
  • 2.4 Communicate and coordinate changes to product requirements to relevant personnel
  • 2.5 Load, install and adjust components and accessories for setup according to workplace health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.6 Lift or sign off isolations according workplace requirements and operating procedures
  • 2.7 Conduct initial quality checks and adjust components required for setup for product change
3. Start up and stabilise paper finishing and converting operations
  • 3.1 Coordinate, communicate and implement start-up procedures for paper finishing and converting operations
  • 3.2 Confirm system functions by monitoring plant, equipment and control system and display monitors
  • 3.3 Monitor and adjust systems to rectify variations from specifications
4. Implement and monitor system shutdown
  • 4.1 Coordinate and communicate planned shutdown of paper finishing and converting operations to relevant personnel
  • 4.2 Manage plant or system shutdown according to productivity, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements and operating procedures
  • 4.3 Monitor functionality of equipment during shutdown
  • 4.4 Implement isolation requirements according to operating and housekeeping procedures
5. Respond to unplanned shutdown
  • 5.1 Respond to unplanned faults and stoppages according to operating, emergency and workplace health and safety procedures
  • 5.2 Complete shutdown and isolation according to operating procedures
  • 5.3 Locate and rectify cause of unplanned shutdown within area of responsibility
  • 5.4 Communicate shutdown information to relevant personnel
6. Record and report production information
  • 6.1 Record production and quality data and system operation information according to workplace requirements
  • 6.2 Report problems or variations with production, quality and system to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXF10 PPMFCO320 Prepare and start up finishing and converting operations Unit of competency