The unit applies to the preparation of machines and materials for restarting production operation after machine has been stopped due to performance or maintenance reasons, or when the product line needs to be changed.

Work is conducted according to defined procedures.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control, and recycling

This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising to safely and efficiently restart machines. This unit also requires problem solving skills to identify and act on machine or production faults. Communication skills are required to check production requirements and complete workplace documentation. Self management skills are applied to ensure workplace and quality standards are achieved.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Confirm production requirements

1.1 Reasons for machine stoppage are confirmed.

1.2 Machine is confirmed as ready for restart.

1.3 Production specifications and machine settings are confirmed.

1.4 Status of materials supply is confirmed.

1.5 Preparation requirements for restarting production are identified.

1.6 Relevant maintenance or repair personnel are notified about reasons for stoppage.

2 Prepare to restart machine

2.1 Materials and finished product are loaded or unloaded from the machine as required.

2.2 Materials and finished product are checked against quality standards as required.

2.3 Areas around the machine are cleaned as required to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner.

2.4 Waste is sorted.

2.5 Machine is set.

3 Restart machine

3.1 Machine is restarted according to OHS practices.

3.2 Operation is monitored to ensure production meets specification and quality standards.

3.3 Product faults are rectified or reported.

3.4 Production records and other documentation are accurately completed as required.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

procedures and guidelines for safe operation of machine

basic principles of textile production processes

typical fault conditions and related fault finding procedures

types of materials used in textile products

technical specifications manuals

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

check safety equipment

prepare machine in timely manner

monitor operations including machine production readings

recognise, rectify and report faults or problems as required

use resources effectively and efficiently

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

check machine settings to meet production requirements

prepare machine for start-up

check product against quality standards

load and unload products according to workplace practices

complete records accurately and completely

apply OHS practices in work operations

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Reasons for machine stoppage may include

breakdown

not meeting performance specifications

maintenance requirements

completion of production run

staff changeovers

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Sector

Textile Production

This unit contains employability skills.