Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set machines for product changes, reset them after general fibre related stoppages, and perform minor maintenance of machinery.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale workplaces and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures by employees operating machinery used to process wool. It may also involve supervision of a production section of an operation and may involve responsibility for a number of employees operating wool processing machinery.
No 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 | Set machine | 1.1 | Determine job requirements from work instructions and job specifications |
1.2 | Identify work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including required personal protective equipment (PPE) | ||
1.3 | Clean and set machine according to raw material and product specifications, and machine manufacturer and workplace procedures | ||
1.4 | Start machine and ensure correct machine operation | ||
1.5 | Conduct trial runs according to identified requirements | ||
1.6 | Check sample conforms to requirements, and adjust settings until sample meets specifications | ||
1.7 | Clean and maintain work area around machine or equipment to meet workplace requirements | ||
2 | Rectify machine operating problems | 2.1 | Use diagnostic procedures and tests to locate and identify machine faults |
2.2 | Rectify machine operating problems using appropriate hand tools and measuring equipment | ||
2.3 | Identify and report major problems in operation of machine to supervisor | ||
2.4 | Identify and adjust or repair minor problems, within own skill level and scope of own role | ||
2.5 | Apply environmental requirements and waste management procedures for safe disposal and recycling of waste | ||
3 | Communicate production information | 3.1 | Document setting records and maintenance work according to workplace procedures |
3.2 | Interpret information about production status and problems from other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel | ||
3.3 | Communicate information regarding production status and problems to other operators and supervisory personnel | ||
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Reading skills to interpret work instructions, product specifications and standard operating procedures
Numeracy skills to set machine operating parameters
Self-management skills to complete work systematically with attention to detail, and without damage to goods and equipment
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Sectors
Textile production