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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Set up link and tie machinery
   • Set up equipment according to production requirements
   • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as provided
   • Conduct routine pre-start checks prior to commencement of operation
   • Ensure required materials are in place
2. Operate link and tie machinery
   • Use link and tie machinery according to workplace requirements and product specifications
   • Take appropriate remedial action to correct any faults in process or product
   • Monitor process to confirm that specifications are met, and variations in operating conditions are addressed
   • Meet daily production schedule
   • Maintain workplace records according to workplace recording requirements
3. Ensure smooth operation of process
   • Identify potential dangers from hazards and take appropriate precautions
   • Use clear and accurate oral communication with team members
   • Report faults and variances outside area of responsibility promptly, clearly and accurately to an appropriate authority
   • Encourage and support team members to work as an effective team
   • Follow safe working procedures at all times
4. Shut-down the process
   • Identify appropriate shut-down procedure
   • Shut-down process according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

Candidates must operate and control the use of link and tie machinery in a smallgoods manufacturing operation.

Candidates must:

follow the requirements of the work instruction

work at production speed

apply fault-finding, rectification and reporting procedures

consistently operate link and tie machinery to workplace requirements

demonstrate correct use of PPE

identify potential dangers in specific plant and equipment

observe relevant Quality Assurance (QA) and inspection procedures and systems

apply production documentation requirements and procedures

apply communication and mathematical skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

apply relevant workplace health and safety, regulatory and workplace requirements

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Knowledge Evidence

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

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

safe working procedures and systems

materials and equipment specifications

production documentation requirements and procedures

relevant QA and inspection procedures and systems

food safety and HACCP requirements

precautions necessary to ensure safety

how input is maximised while still meeting quality and safety requirements

limits of authority

rationale for linking, tying and hanging products

tolerances allowable in the quality system and when action should be taken

workplace requirements for dealing with waste product and broken casings

relevant workplace health and safety, regulatory and workplace requirements

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