Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and monitor interrelated processes in a packaging system.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare the packaging system for operation | 1.1 Confirm equipment, materials and services are available to meet packaging requirements 1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning requirements and equipment status 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to job requirements 1.4 Enter processing/operating parameters and select or adjust machine settings according to workplace procedures 1.5 Load or position product and/or packaging components and consumables according to workplace procedures 1.6 Conduct pre-start checks, adjust equipment performance and confirm equipment is ready and safe to operate |
2. Operate and monitor the packaging system | 2.1 Start up and operate and monitor the system and equipment for variation in operating conditions 2.2 Identify and report non-conformances according to workplace procedures 2.3 Maintain the work area and report maintenance requirements 2.4 Conduct work according to workplace environmental standards |
3. Hand over packaging system operation | 3.1 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures 3.2 Conduct handover procedures 3.3 Confirm process operators are properly informed of system and related equipment status at completion of handover |
4. Shut down the packaging system | 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure 4.2 Shut down the system 4.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures |
5. Contribute to continuous improvement of the system | 5.1 Review system performance against output plan/targets 5.2 Identify and investigate opportunities for system improvement 5.3 Develop and implement proposals for improvement within workplace planning arrangements, authority levels and according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret workplace and standard operating procedures relevant to job role Interpret production requirements |
Writing | Record operating, routine maintenance and shutdown information on paper-based and electronic media |
Numeracy | Monitor and interpret production and process control indicators and data Monitor supply and flow of materials to and from the process |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)