Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and demonstrate the ability to:
carry out the day-to-day operation of a routine piece of production equipment, meeting the demands of productivity and quality while resolving routine problems
follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment or products
achieve required production output and product quality
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
use hand tools and power equipment correctly and safely
perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently
check specifications and work requirements
recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention, including changes to operating conditions, product quality and amount of waste
make pre-start visual checks, including completing checklists and checking that safety guards and gates are in position and are operational
use start-up and shutdown processes
monitor equipment operation as shown by gauges and charts (e.g. speed, hours on line, pressure, temperature, flow and vibration)
monitor equipment using the senses of smell, sight, sound and feel, as appropriate
monitor product quality, production rate and defect rate
report process variations to ensure process conditions are maintained within limits
respond signals and alarms immediately
check product for quality and conformity to specifications
address non-conforming products/materials in accordance with procedures
identify and rectify/report routine process problems
complete proforma production logs and reports
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety instructions
apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
collect, organise and understand information related to equipment operation
use mathematical ideas and techniques for measuring product specifications and estimating materials requirements
follow instructions and specifications and ask for help where needed
prepare and plan the work
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
major components and functions of the equipment
principles of equipment operation
equipment operating parameters
equipment and product variables and their interactions
critical material properties, settings and readings
impact of materials and properties
construction and limitations of the equipment
out-of-specification situations
distinguishing between causes of faults, including:
raw materials
instrument failure/malfunction
electrical failure/malfunction
mechanical failure/malfunction
variations in product parameters (temperature, flows, pressure and levels).