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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Check production plan
   • Identify the type of product required, time to run and raw/reclaim materials required
   • Check for quantity and quality required and any special requirements
   • Check with supervisor/appropriate person if requirements are 'unusual'
2. Identify hazards
   • Identify hazards of materials to be used
   • Identify hazards in work area
   • Implement hazard controls according to procedures
   • Report safety concerns according to procedures
3. Assemble raw materials
   • Order and check quantities of materials required
   • Sample and test materials as required
   • Visually check that materials are free from contamination and suitable for production
   • Report contamination or other non-conformance
4. Check machinery and equipment
   • Check required program
   • Check machinery/equipment for operation
   • Correct or report maintenance requirements as appropriate
   • Check that equipment has been test run
   • Check that equipment is set and adjusted according to production schedule as required
5. Rectify routine problems
   • Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
   • Determine and rectify fault causes by procedures
   • Identify and rectify equipment failure causes to procedures
   • Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
   • Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: job cards emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: contaminated materials raw material not to specifications material variability within specification equipment malfunctions. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.
Records and reports	Records include one or more of: log books/sheets electronic records job/work sheets other records used for the smooth running of the plant. Reports include one or more of: paper or electronic-based logs and reports verbal/radio reports reporting items found which require action.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

confirm production plan requirements

assemble materials and check that they meet specifications

check that machinery/equipment is ready for production

recognise out-of-specification materials and machinery/equipment

recognise conditions which will lead to out-of-specification product

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify problems, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve problems or report them to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:

raw material variations

process problems

mechanical abnormalities

electrical/instrument reading variations

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

read and interpret product specifications, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

components and functions of the machinery/equipment being used

common requirements for equipment preparation, pre-start checks and test runs

common indicators of equipment requiring maintenance

common indicators of material contamination

impact of contamination

testing procedures

the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment settings in relation to quality of product/output

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

start-up and shutdown processes

enterprise production schedules

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

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