Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate cable winding equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. Cable winding equipment is typically used to store cable products or materials on reels ready for production, post-production or despatch.
This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to carry out pre-start checks, check settings and adjustments of preset equipment, monitor and adjust the equipment, and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Check work requirements | 1.1 | Identify work requirements from production plan |
1.2 | Identify product, materials and equipment requirements for job | ||
1.3 | Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action | ||
1.4 | Check with supervisor/appropriate person if requirements are not in accordance with usual practice | ||
2 | Conduct pre-start checks as required | 2.1 | Check safety gates, guards and emergency stops are in position and working |
2.2 | Check raw materials are correct | ||
2.3 | Undertake other pre-start checks to procedures | ||
3 | Check winding equipment setup | 3.1 | Observe spool condition and tag and return non-conforming spools to procedures |
3.2 | Check winding equipment settings and adjustments, spool size and length settings to procedures | ||
3.3 | Ensure product is checked for conformity with quality requirements | ||
3.4 | Tag and deal with non-conforming product to procedures | ||
3.5 | Thread product through the equipment and feed on to the spool | ||
3.6 | Use appropriate fixing devices, methods or materials | ||
3.7 | Adjust tensions and check laying pattern to procedures | ||
3.8 | Check emergency cut-off switches and other safety devices to procedures | ||
4 | Operate equipment | 4.1 | Start machine safely and correctly when required |
4.2 | Check product/process is within required limits | ||
4.3 | Check product is in specification | ||
4.4 | Maintain supply of materials as required | ||
4.5 | Complete logs and records when required | ||
4.6 | Clean up equipment and work area to procedures | ||
4.7 | Pause equipment, or stop equipment in an emergency, to procedures | ||
5 | Monitor winding machine operation | 5.1 | Monitor winding machine equipment operations noting cooling line temperatures, amperages, tensions, colour, thickness and product integrity compared to product specification |
5.2 | Identify sections of product requiring repair and follow procedures to remedy the fault | ||
5.3 | Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to specifications where applicable | ||
5.4 | Collect material for reprocessing and reuse where possible, and deal with waste and scrap to procedures | ||
5.5 | Complete equipment cleanup, lubrications, adjustments and waste management to procedures | ||
6 | Complete work process | 6.1 | Cut product and secure free ends |
6.2 | Remove and set down reel using appropriate manual handling techniques | ||
6.3 | Relocate reel and transport without damage to materials, personnel or equipment | ||
6.4 | Fit new spool and recommence product winding operations | ||
7 | Respond to routine problems to procedures | 7.1 | Recognise known faults that occur during the operation |
7.2 | Identify and take action on causes of routine faults | ||
7.3 | Log problems as required | ||
7.4 | Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action | ||
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
read and interpret procedures, job specifications, basic machine control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)
select and use tools and equipment to meet job specifications
monitor cable winding and ancillary equipment using measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate
monitor and interpret key variables, including:
differences between actual and set conditions
speed
temperature
tension
product colour, uniformity, surface condition and appearance
output rate
product integrity and general conformance to specification
operate and adjust the equipment to meet product quality and production output specifications
pause the equipment or shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances
identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls
apply safety procedures
apply housekeeping procedures
apply waste management procedures
recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems
recognise routine and non-routine problems
identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance
take action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel
distinguish between possible causes of routine faults, including:
raw material variations
process abnormalities
procedural errors
mechanical abnormalities
communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors
complete workplace records
read and interpret basic control panels
do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.
Evidence of Knowledge
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:
the function of winding equipment, machine components and the materials used
principles of operation of the equipment
the impact of winding machine cooling temperatures, tension, wind off speed on product quality and product output
the effect of unauthorised shutdown of equipment on the winding process
production workflow sequences and materials demand
factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions
organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role
hierarchy of control
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls.
Assessment Conditions
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:
teamwork
communication.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Regulatory framework | The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through State or Federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence. |
Procedures | All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulae/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant. |
Tools and equipment | Tools and equipment include: cable winding equipment ancillary equipment that is integral to the winding process. Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from: reels and spools used in storing cable hand tools used in the process hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys computers traverse controls safety equipment mechanical and computerised measuring devices relevant personal protective equipment other relevant winding/cables/products. |
Hazards | Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks trip hazards rotational equipment or vibration heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards high temperatures electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise |
Routine problems | Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: incorrect reel/spool size and winding speed quality problems equipment failure job specifications which are not in accordance with usual practice. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures. |
Sectors
Not applicable
Competency Field
Production