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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for set-up
   • Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or process control system
   • Set-up is carried out correctly and in minimum time
   • Paper/board quantity requirements are estimated, ordered and checked
2. Set up reel transportation system
   • Unwind reel is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Webbing procedures are carried out according to machinery requirements
   • Web control system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Reels are spliced/joined according to job specifications
3. Set up machine for double facing
   • Starch delivery system is set up and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
   • Rider roll is set to correct pressure
   • Heat delivery system is set up and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
4. Set up in-line units
   • Wax units are set up and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
   • Coating units are set up and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
   • Tape dispensing units are set up and adjusted to suit corrugating process and according to job specifications
   • Slitters are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
   • Cut-off knife is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
5. Inspect and adjust quality
   • Inspection and/or testing of sample is organised
   • Sample is visually inspected and/or tested according to enterprise procedures
   • Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements
   • Adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly set up the reel in-feed, splicer, bridge, pre-heater, double backer, curing, coating and/or waxing sections of a corrugator for at least TWO different product runs, according to manufacturer’s and job specifications, enterprise procedures and listed performance criteria

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe significant risks posed to workers in this activity

explain measures employed to prevent injury and/or illness in the case of the above identified risks

identify FIVE different types/categories of rolled paperboard

list end products commonly made from each rolled paperboard type

identify principal components of a typical, double-backed corrugated board adhesive, and how to determine satisfactory performance of this adhesive

list main tools and/or equipment items required for efficient handling of paperboard rolls in the corrugation in-feed section

list the check required to ensure a sample conforms to required quality standards

list preparation required prior to setting up the sewing machine

list steps required to set roll pressures, adjust steam delivery system and calibrate equipment

list steps required to determine if the correct settings have been applied

list product factors that are monitored automatically during production

ensure monitoring function is effective

explain how to set up machine checks

identify machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where they are kept, and the information included in them.

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