Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate wool scouring machines and associated equipment
- All necessary settings and preparation for wool scouring machines and equipment operation are identified and assessed in accordance with specifications and workplace standard procedures
- Work area around wool scouring machine and associated equipment is cleaned and maintained to meet workplace and OHS practices
- Wool scouring machine is started in accordance with workplace standard operating procedures
- Bowls are filled with water and additives
- Containers, lines and controls for additives are used, monitored and adjusted
- Wool scour line or plant is stopped or shut down in accordance with all safety and workplace standard operating procedures
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Minor running problems are identified, corrected by the operator where appropriate, and reported in accordance with workplace and equipment manufacturer procedures
- Major machine or product faults are reported
- Minor maintenance and cleaning are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Control process variables
- Feed rates are controlled
- Water levels and temperatures are regularly monitored and adjusted where necessary to ensure correct processing
- All flow rates are monitored and adjusted where necessary in accordance with blend specification and workplace standard procedures
- Visual inspection of wool scour plant or line is routinely conducted to ensure efficient operation
- Monitor product quality
- Quality requirements for the wool are correctly identified and applied at all stages of the process
- Wool flow and bowl levels are monitored
- Wool quality is visually checked to ensure standard is maintained
- Any deviations from normal are recognised, isolated and reported
- Environmental requirements and procedures concerned with waste, pollution and recycling of materials are correctly applied at all stages of the process
- Communicate production information
- Records and other documentation are clearly and accurately completed
- Information from other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel regarding production status and problems is accurately interpreted by the operator
- Information regarding production status and problems is accurately communicated to other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel