Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up machines for carding operations
- Specifications and production requirements are interpreted to determine machine settings
- Documentation relating to machine settings, operation and maintenance is interpreted, referenced and applied according to the needs of the task
- Tools appropriate for the machine and task are selected and prepared and used in a safe and effective manner to set up machine for operation
- Machine is set up for operation according to required specifications, including fixing of required attachments, and to run at optimum quality and efficiency levels
- Raw fibres are set up for loading into feed sheet.
- Carding operators are instructed of any special operating requirements
- Test machine settings
- Carding machine is operated in accordance with manufacturer's and workplace instructions to test settings against specifications and operational standards
- Fibre sample is examined to identify required adjustments to machine settings or pattern specifications
- Quality tests are conducted on sliver or web or organised as required to ensure optimal production outcomes are achieved
- Required adjustments are identified and documented and machine settings adjusted accordingly
- Operation is monitored in all production stages
- Diagnose and fix carding problems
- Carding machine operations are monitored to assess ensure operational efficiency in accordance with OHS procedures
- Fibre is assessed to identify faults and to assess impact on operational problems
- Problems and faults are identified and analysed to determine root cause
- Diagnosis is established and strategy for repair or replacement of machine components is developed
- Carding machine is returned to optimal performance through repair of faulty operation
- Carding machine is operated to ensure problems have been fixed
- Communicate operational information