Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by advising other staff of any problems found on the machines

collecting analysing and organising information by accessing machine manuals to determine maintenance and cleaning needs

planning and organising activities by working to predetermined work schedules

teamwork when working with the production manager to ensure maintenance and cleaning is done effectively with minimum disruption of production

mathematical ideas and techniques by checking more complex machines with electronic hydraulic or pneumatic technology

problemsolving skills by recognising when maintenance and cleaning are required and responding appropriately either carrying out maintenance or reporting it to responsible person

use of technology by performing routine maintenance on machines

Required knowledge

reel handling system

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the reel handling system

common causes of failure or breakdown

precautions that must be observed when working with compressed air

damage caused to electronic sensors during cleaning

checks that were performed on this area of the machine

particular chemical used for cleaning purposes

sheet or object handling systems

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the sheet or object handling system

common causes of failure or breakdown

problems with inefficient cleaning

parts of this area of the machine that require cleaning

effect of excessive lubricant in this area of the machine

need for regular maintenance of this area of the machine

printing units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the printing units

common causes of failure or breakdown

problem that arises due to continual inefficient washup of roller surfaces

necessity to clean the bearers on all cylinders in the printing unit

problems that could result from cylinder bodies not being cleaned correctly

safety devices that were checked in the printing unit

action if a safety device is found to be inoperative

checks that must be carried out when replacing rollers in the inking system

ancillary units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning ancillary units

common causes of failure or breakdown

checks that were performed on ancillary units

precautions that should be observed when cleaning ancillary units

cutting units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the cutting units

common causes of failure or breakdown

checks that are carried out on cutting devices and knives

storing of cutting knives after being replaced

problems that would arise if the machine bed was not maintained

problems that would arise if blades or knives were not maintained

foldingcollating units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the folding collating units

common causes of failure or breakdown

components that were checked with this equipment

problems with inefficient cleaning of the foldingcollating unit

parts of this machine that require cleaning

type of lubricant used on this equipment and why

fastening units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the fastening units

common causes of failure or breakdown

chemicals that were used when cleaning this equipment

disposal of used chemicals

frequency this equipment should be cleaned

problems that could be caused by inefficient cleaning

parts of the equipment that should be cleaned

the result of excessive lubricant in this part of the machine

machine manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

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 ability to

correctly performing basic machine maintenance

carry out routine maintenance on any TWO pieces of equipment or systems satisfying job workplace and statutory requirements according to the listed Performance Criteria

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

basic production machines

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 onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

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

Maintenance procedures may include:

Inks/coatings may include:

Supervision may include:

Cuttingunits may include:

Machines may include:

Printing process may include:

Substrate types may include:

Substrate handling may include: