Assessor Resource

ICPCF297C
Clean sack and bag machines

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit requires the individual to clean sack and bag machines with minimum downtime.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to clean and check a sack and bag machine with minimum downtime.

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

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

clean and check a sack and bag machine with minimum downtime according to job specifications and within the production timeframe

for valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance in cleaning sack and bag machines

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of theses

off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

access to a sack or bag making machine.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication skills by reporting and documenting obvious faults and wear

planning and organising by selecting cleaning equipment and materials most suitable for the machine

teamwork when maintaining the production process by working in association with others

using technology when checking vacuum systems for wear, cleaning them with compressed air and replacing suctions if necessary

problem solving when disposing safely of used cleaning agents and waste materials

Required knowledge

common faults associated with sack or bag manufacturing machines, what causes them and how to correct them

enterprise documentation procedures

enterprise quality standards

enterprise faults procedures

OHS procedures for using cleaning fluids

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Correct materials may include:

glues, papers, coated and uncoated, pre-printed.

Rollers may include:

draw rollers, path rollers, top and bottom transfer rollers, web rollers, side seam rollers, rollers on handle machines.

Job specifications may include:

job sheets, batch processing orders, job specs.

Substrate types may include:

range of substrates within the major categories of paper, pressure sensitive material, board, plastics and related films.

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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
Machinery is safely switched off before cleaning is started 
The cleaning equipment and materials most suitable for the machine are selected 
Vacuum systems are checked for wear, opened and cleaned with compressed air and suctions replaced if necessary 
Rollers and drums are checked for wear and cleaned 
Jaws and grippers are cleaned and checked for wear 
Glue units are checked for wear and cleaned and excess glue and build-up removed from glue nipples 
Glue applicators are cleaned and checked for wear 
Hot melt residues are removed and glue pot is cleaned 
Base and underneath of machine is cleaned of print ink and glue residue 
Entire machine is blown down top to bottom and all grease and oil is removed from components, housings and the floor 
Cleaning methods which are safe, avoid harm to the environment and which follow the manufacturer's instructions are used 
Used cleaning agents and waste materials are disposed of safely 
The machine is checked to ensure that it is safe to operate, when cleaning is finished, and all machine guarding is replaced or repositioned in safe working order 
Obvious faults and wear are documented and reported 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPCF297C - Clean sack and bag machines
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICPCF297C - Clean sack and bag machines

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