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AMPA2074
Operate strapping machine

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a carton strapping machine.

This unit is applicable to any workplace where meat products or pet meat product are packed in cartons and the cartons are strapped either manually or automatically.

All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Strap carton

1.1 Move carton to strapper and strap securely

1.2 Strap cartons to workplace standards

1.3 Operate carton strapping machine in accordance with workplace requirements

1.4 Operate carton strapping machine in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

2. Maintain strapping machine

2.1 Perform start-up checks and procedures in accordance with workplace requirements (where relevant)

2.2 Re-load strapping machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements, where required

2.3 Report defective machine operation promptly in accordance with workplace requirements

2.4 Maintain strapping machine in accordance with workplace requirements

The candidate must operate a carton strapping machine.

The candidate must:

operate the strapping machine according to manufacturer specifications and work instructions

use correct procedure for applying carton seals

monitor the strapping machine and strapping progress

recognise and correct strapping faults including obscured labels

apply relevant regulatory requirements

use communication skills relevant to work instructions

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

workplace health and safety hazards and requirements associated with the operation of strapping machines

the need to maintain intact and undamaged cartons by strapping

purpose of strapping cartons

work instructions for operating a carton strapping machine

relevant regulatory requirements

Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal production conditions.

Competency must be demonstrated at normal chain speed.

As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Strap carton

1.1 Move carton to strapper and strap securely

1.2 Strap cartons to workplace standards

1.3 Operate carton strapping machine in accordance with workplace requirements

1.4 Operate carton strapping machine in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

2. Maintain strapping machine

2.1 Perform start-up checks and procedures in accordance with workplace requirements (where relevant)

2.2 Re-load strapping machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements, where required

2.3 Report defective machine operation promptly in accordance with workplace requirements

2.4 Maintain strapping machine in accordance with workplace requirements

The candidate must operate a carton strapping machine.

The candidate must:

operate the strapping machine according to manufacturer specifications and work instructions

use correct procedure for applying carton seals

monitor the strapping machine and strapping progress

recognise and correct strapping faults including obscured labels

apply relevant regulatory requirements

use communication skills relevant to work instructions

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

workplace health and safety hazards and requirements associated with the operation of strapping machines

the need to maintain intact and undamaged cartons by strapping

purpose of strapping cartons

work instructions for operating a carton strapping machine

relevant regulatory requirements

Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal production conditions.

Competency must be demonstrated at normal chain speed.

As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Move carton to strapper and strap securely 
Strap cartons to workplace standards 
Operate carton strapping machine in accordance with workplace requirements 
Operate carton strapping machine in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements 
Perform start-up checks and procedures in accordance with workplace requirements (where relevant) 
Re-load strapping machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements, where required 
Report defective machine operation promptly in accordance with workplace requirements 
Maintain strapping machine in accordance with workplace requirements 

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