Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to clean and check a sack and bag machine with minimum downtime.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for cleaning | 1.1 Machinery is safely switched off before cleaning is started 1.2 Cleaning equipment and materials most suitable for the machine are selected |
2. Commence cleaning | 2.1 Vacuum systems are checked for wear, opened and cleaned with compressed air, and suctions replaced if necessary 2.2 Rollers and drums are checked for wear and cleaned 2.3 Jaws and grippers are cleaned and checked for wear 2.4 Glue units are checked for wear and cleaned, and excess glue and build-up removed from glue nipples 2.5 Glue applicators are cleaned and checked for wear 2.6 Hot melt residues are removed and glue pot is cleaned 2.7 Base and underneath of machine are cleaned of print ink and glue residue 2.8 Entire machine is blown down, top to bottom, and all grease and oil is removed from components, housings and the floor 2.9 Cleaning methods which are safe, avoid harm to the environment and follow the manufacturer’s instructions are used |
3. Complete cleaning | 3.1 Used cleaning agents and waste materials are disposed of safely 3.2 When cleaning is finished, machine is checked to ensure it is safe to operate, and all machine guarding is replaced or repositioned in safe working order 3.3 Obvious faults and wear are documented and reported |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
safely clean and check a sack and bag machine with minimum downtime according to manufacturer’s specifications and work health and safety (WHS) regulations.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
list common faults associated with sack or bag manufacturing machines, the causes, and how to correct them
identify environmental obligations to be observed
explain WHS procedures for using cleaning fluids and equipment.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the converting, binding and finishing field of work and include access to a sack or bag machine, relevant facilities, special purpose tools, equipment and materials.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 2.9 | Comprehends information contained in instructions |
Writing | 3.3 | Documents information required for reporting faults or discrepancies |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 | Complies with work health and safety (WHS) and legislative requirements, and follows organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role |
Get the work done | 1.2, 2.1-2.8 | Plans, identifies and assembles resources required to complete tasks Follows directions to complete familiar tasks |
Sectors
Converting, Binding and Finishing