Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor a machine and process and applies to a range of production operations or continuous processes.
The work is performed in accordance with clear step-by-step instructions and procedures documented on job sheets or similar process instruction documents.
Operational adjustments to the machine or process by the operator are made using external controls. Basic operation (excluding setting and tool adjustments) of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines is also covered by this unit.
Where operational maintenance is required to be performed unit MEM07001 Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment should also be selected.
Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.
Where production packaging and labelling of the finished goods or product is required unit MEM11006 Perform production packaging should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.
This unit should not be selected with any of the following units unless the skills of this unit are being applied to an additional and different type of machine and or process:
MEM04001 Operate melting furnaces
MEM04002 Perform gravity die casting
MEM04003 Operate pressure die casting machine
MEM04006 Operate sand moulding and core making machines
MEM06001 Perform hand forging
MEM06002 Perform hammer forging
MEM08001 Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work
MEM08004 Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods
MEM08008 Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Conduct pre-start checks | 2.1 | Undertake pre-start checks to SOPs |
2.2 | Observe safety procedures and check all safety equipment for correct operation | ||
3 | Operate machine/process | 3.1 | Start up machine or process in accordance with SOPs |
3.2 | Operate machine or process in accordance with job instructions | ||
3.3 | Load components/feed stock and maintain consistent with production requirements | ||
3.4 | Unload machine or process | ||
3.5 | Handle machine or process output and store in a manner not likely to cause damage | ||
3.6 | Record production data to SOPs | ||
4 | Monitor machine/process | 4.1 | Monitor machine or process for safe and correct operation |
4.2 | Identify deviations and faults and report in accordance with procedures | ||
4.3 | Follow emergency procedures in accordance with SOPs | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Machine/process uses include one (1) or more of the following: | pressing punching plastic moulding extruding bending joining rolling forming drawing metal removal pickling cylinder filling printing painting |
Production data includes one (1) or more of the following: | production schedules job sheets checklists |
Competency Field
Machine and process operations