Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor
This competency covers the operation of equipment for cutting steel belts and beads as used in the tyre industry and the resolving of routine problems to procedure.
Application of the Unit
Application of this unit
This competency applies to operators who are required to undertake the routine operation of steel cutting equipment. This competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team.
The operator will:
- check job sheets for work requirements
- check product for quality and conformity to specification
- notice any problems and take required action (eg: reporting)
- deal with non-conforming product, waste and scrap
- complete logs and reports.
They many record key variables such as machine conditions and production rate and reasons for interruptions.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites
This unit has no prerequisites.
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
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1. Check work requirements. |
1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan or workplace procedures. 1.2 Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job(s). 1.3 Recognise requirements which many not be in accordance with usual practice. 1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm usual practice. 1.5 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements. 1.6 Recognise hazards and implement necessary steps required to ensure safety. 1.7 Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures. |
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2 Start up cutter to procedures |
2.1 Conduct pre-start checks. 2.2 Start up cutter. |
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3. Operate equipment in accordance with procedures. |
3.1 Start machine safely and correctly when required. 3.2 Check process is operating within required limits. 3.3 Collect products and store as required. 3.4 Check product is in specification/to required quality standard. 3.5 Maintain supply of material(s) as required. 3.6 Complete logs and records as required. 3.7 Collect and reprocess/discard scrap/trim and other materials in accordance with workplace procedures. 3.8 Keep equipment and work area clean. 3.9 Shut down cutter as required. |
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4. Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures. |
4.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation. 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults. 4.3 Log problems as required. 4.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise out of specification products, process problems and materials faults.
Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to the steel cutting process. Application of approved hazard control and safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup.
Knowledge of organisation procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Show knowledge of and skills in the operation of steel cutting equipment sufficient for the consistent production of quality products, for example:
- production workflow sequences and materials demand
- reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings which do not conform to the work instructions
- operation of steel cutting equipment and components
- potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product
- waste management and importance of reusing non-conforming products wherever possible
- correct selection and use of equipment, materials, processes and procedures
- identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
- explain the effect of unauthorised or emergency shutdown in relation to safety and production requirements.
Competence also includes the ability to:
- plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
- identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance
- monitor equipment operation and product quality
- identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the steel cutting process
- pause or shut down equipment in abnormal circumstances
- distinguish between possible causes of routine steel cutting problems such as:
- incorrect quantity of materials
- contaminated materials/additives
- equipment faults
- wrong raw materials/additives
- machine failure.
Language , literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets, procedures, basic machine control panels, material labels and safety information as provided to operators.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms.
Basic numeracy is required, eg to determine that two 25 kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for 50 kg.
Evidence Guide
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 this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
- apply the required skills and knowledge to operate steel cutting equipment.
- apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see thatsteel cutting production standards are met consistently.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on steel cutting equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
- usingappropriatesteel cutting equipment requiring demonstration of operation and emergency stop procedures
- in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
- by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
- through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to all steel cutting operations within the tyre sector. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the steel cutting process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
- steel bias cutter, shearer cutter, metallic cutter, universal cutter
- hand tools used in the steel cutting process
- material loading equipment used for loading and unloading of materials
- relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
- hazardous substances
- moving equipment
- manual handling hazards.
Problems
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
- equipment malfunction
- variations in temperature, pressure, speed
- variations in materials or contamination of materials
- machine malfunction
- tooling problems
- variations in materials and/or contamination of materials.
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
