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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Maintain sheet delivery system
  2. Maintain basic adhesive/mechanical/ thermal fastening process
  3. OR
  4. Maintain production process
  5. Identify and rectify problems and faults
  6. Conduct shutdown of production process
  7. Clean machine at end of run

Knowledge Evidence

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

identify work health and safety (WHS) factors for:

operating sheet-fed transportation and delivery systems

using hot melt adhesive

readjusting the machine, and prior to any adjustments

shutting down and cleaning the machine

identify areas of the:

sheet-fed feeder to monitor to ensure trouble-free operation

delivery system to observe to maintain tension

delivery system to observe to prevent damage to the finished product

in-line process to monitor to ensure product quality

machine that need regular cleaning

list checks needed when substrate is removed from the machine

list safety clothing available for use when operating adhesive binders

determine sectors to observe to ensure the production process is trouble-free and continuous

explain when the machine needs to be adjusted and production alterations are needed to meet client requirements

explain adjustment of the adhesive application on the adhesive binder

explain straightening wire in the wire feed on the wire stitcher

identify possible reasons for unsuccessful welding for a high-frequency welder

list materials to clean from the machine and how to keep the machine clear of surface rust (condensation)

determine quality aspects to consider in a completed:

adhesive bound job

high-frequency welded job

wire stitched job

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