Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate machines used for wool processing.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale workplaces and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed by employees operating and maintaining one or more machines required for wool processing according to defined procedures. It may also involve supervision of a production section of an operation and may involve responsibility for a number of employees operating wool processing machinery.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1. | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets and work instructions |
1.2 | Locate and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) | ||
1.3 | Identify work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including required personal protective equipment (PPE) | ||
1.4 | Locate wool to be processed | ||
2. | Operate wool processing equipment | 2.1 | Set machine operating parameters to match job specification |
2.2 | Start machinery and associated equipment according to WHS practices and workplace procedures | ||
2.3 | Maintain supply of feed materials as required | ||
2.4 | Remove by-products from machine as required | ||
2.5 | Control process variables to ensure quality outcomes | ||
2.6 | Stop and shut down equipment according to WHS practices and workplace standard procedures | ||
3. | Monitor wool processing | 3.1 | Identify and interpret product quality standards during all stages of wool processing |
3.2 | Visually inspect wool processing to ensure flow and blending consistency are maintained | ||
3.3 | Recognise, isolate and report non-conforming outcomes and quality issues | ||
3.4 | Take and prepare wool samples | ||
3.5 | Consult required personnel to address quality issues | ||
4. | Carry out operator maintenance | 4.1 | Identify, correct and report minor running problems according to workplace and equipment manufacturer procedures |
4.2 | Report major machine, equipment or product faults according to workplace procedures | ||
4.3 | Perform minor maintenance and cleaning according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and scope of own role | ||
5. | Dispose of waste materials | 5.1 | Apply workplace lot change and run out procedures to keep waste to a minimum |
5.2 | Dispose of machine waste of according to recycling, environmental and safety procedures | ||
6. | Communicate processing information | 6.1 | Complete required records and documentation according to workplace procedures |
6.2 | Interpret information regarding production status and problems from other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel | ||
6.3 | Communicate information regarding production status and problems to other operators, shifts and supervisor | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Reading skills to interpret work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material
Oral communication skills to interact effectively with other operators, technicians and supervisor
Planning and organising skills to complete work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Sectors
Textile production