List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Maintain sheet delivery system
| 1.1 Feeder and delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine 1.2 Sheet pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet handling and efficient operations 1.3 Transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation 1.4 Substrate is added to process according to job specifications |
2. Maintain basic adhesive/mechanical/ thermal fastening process | 2.1 Registration of fastening is monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard 2.2 Wire straightness, length, cut-off and clinching pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard OR 2.3 Adhesion is monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard OR 2.4 Power current and dwell time is monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard adjusted according to job specifications |
3. Maintain production process | 3.1 Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard 3.2 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule 3.3 Production is maintained according to work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 3.4 Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications 3.5 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures 3.6 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 3.7 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 3.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures |
4. Identify and rectify problems and faults | 4.1 Problems in adhesive/mechanical/thermal fastening machine are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures, and are consistent with operator’s skill level 4.3 Adhesive/mechanical/thermal fastening machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation 4.4 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 4.5 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures 4.6 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations |
5. Conduct shutdown of production process | 5.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 5.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements 5.3 Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures |
6. Clean machine at end of run | 6.1 Mechanical fastening unit is disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 6.2 Thermal fastening unit is disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 6.3 Glue system is washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 6.4 In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run 6.5 Transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run 6.6 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures |
Evidence of the ability to:
on TWO occasions, produce adhesive OR mechanical OR thermal fastened products, using different weights and sizes of substrate, according to manufacturer’s and job specifications, enterprise procedures, production timeframes, quality standards and listed performance criteria.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
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.