Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use electronic monitoring systems for glue lines used in the container and carton sector of the industry, and for gatherers and folders used in the binding and finishing sector.
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. Set up electronic monitoring system | 1.1 Parameters are set according to job type and specifications and enterprise procedures 1.2 Monitoring system is positioned according to job type and specifications 1.3 Ejection system is positioned according to job type and specifications, where relevant 1.4 Marking system is positioned according to job type and specifications, where relevant 1.5 ‘Learn’ function is started to identify sheets and signatures, where relevant |
2. Run job and monitor production | 2.1 Glue line registration and glue application is monitored to ensure product conforms to job specifications 2.2 Machine is adjusted if the number of rejects exceeds specified limits 2.3 Reasons for stoppages are identified and corrected 2.4 Initial set-up parameters are monitored and reviewed to ensure smooth production of quality product |
3. Review production data | 3.1 Production rejects are monitored and causes identified 3.2 Overall data is reviewed at the end of the product run 3.3 Information on production documentation is recorded as required |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
correctly set up and use electronic monitoring systems for glue lines, gatherers and folders for TWO different jobs (preferably of different sizes and substrates), according to manufacturer’s and job specifications, enterprise procedures and listed performance criteria
demonstrate an ability to retrieve information from the electronic system.
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:
explain work health and safety factors for setting up and operating electronic monitoring systems
explain importance of distance between cartons on the machine for production and for the operation of the electronic monitoring system, as well as checking the ejector (or marker) for correct operation
explain different carton types and substrates, and the effect on the amount and position of glue required for different carton types
describe the result of too much or too little glue, and explain the correction process
describe the result of an incorrectly positioned glue line and explain the process to adjust the position with respect to the length of the glue flap
determine what machine faults are registered on the EMS
list parts of the folding/gluing system that cause the monitoring system to reject product
list ways of ensuring the EMS is ejecting/marking only faulty cartons
identify parts of the machine to adjust if reject cartons are not correctly identified and culled
list faults likely to trigger the signature or sheet monitoring system
identify the cause of common faults and how can they be avoided and corrected
explain quality principles behind the use of electronic monitoring
explain work procedures to implement to minimise faults
identify production records to be kept or written up, and the information to be included
list steps to ensure important features of the EMS are followed
identify machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where they are kept, and the information included in them.
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 facilities, equipment and materials used with electronic monitoring systems.
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 | 1.1-1.4, 2.1 | Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications |
Writing | 3.3 | Enters routine data associated with production processes according to organisational requirements |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 2.4 | Recognises and follows all procedures for operation of equipment, incorporating regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2 | Determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined, familiar tasks Applies analytical processes to identify causes of production problems Follows routine procedures for using digital technology by reading data from electronic monitoring and control systems |
Sectors
Converting, Binding and Finishing