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Unit of competency details

AMPA2074 - Operate strapping machine (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to MTMP2083C - Operate strapping machineThis unit is equivalent to MTMP2083C Operate strapping machine. 03/Aug/2016

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 04/Aug/2016


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  17/Nov/2016 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AMPv2.0

Initial release

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a carton strapping machine.

This unit is applicable to any workplace where meat products or pet meat product are packed in cartons and the cartons are strapped either manually or automatically.

All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Unit Sector

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. Strap carton

1.1 Move carton to strapper and strap securely

1.2 Strap cartons to workplace standards

1.3 Operate carton strapping machine in accordance with workplace requirements

1.4 Operate carton strapping machine in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

2. Maintain strapping machine

2.1 Perform start-up checks and procedures in accordance with workplace requirements (where relevant)

2.2 Re-load strapping machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements, where required

2.3 Report defective machine operation promptly in accordance with workplace requirements

2.4 Maintain strapping machine in accordance with workplace requirements

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

This unit is equivalent to MTMP2083C Operate strapping machine.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AMPv2.0

Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must operate a carton strapping machine.

The candidate must:

  • operate the strapping machine according to manufacturer specifications and work instructions
  • use correct procedure for applying carton seals
  • monitor the strapping machine and strapping progress
  • recognise and correct strapping faults including obscured labels
  • apply relevant regulatory requirements
  • use communication skills relevant to work instructions

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

  • workplace health and safety hazards and requirements associated with the operation of strapping machines
  • the need to maintain intact and undamaged cartons by strapping
  • purpose of strapping cartons
  • work instructions for operating a carton strapping machine
  • relevant regulatory requirements

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal production conditions.

Competency must be demonstrated at normal chain speed.

As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:

  • quiz of underpinning knowledge
  • workplace demonstration
  • workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7