Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce basic folded and glued cartons. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit requires the individual to produce basic folded and to glued cartons and correctly shut down machinery when the job is completed. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Maintain operation of carton blank system |
1.1. Feeder is monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine 1.2. Carton blank pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous carton blank handling and efficient operation 1.3. Transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous carton blank handling and efficient operation 1.4. Delivery is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality and efficient product delivery |
2. Maintain basic gluing and continuous folding process |
2.1. Registration and squareness of fold are monitored and adjusted to ensure the quality of product meets the standard of the approved sample 2.2. Registration of gluing is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality of product meets the standard of approved sample 2.3. Adhesion is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality meets the standard of approved sample |
3. Maintain production process |
3.1. Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule 3.2. Production is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures 3.3. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures 3.4. Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 3.5. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 3.6. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 3.7. Waste is sorted according to procedures |
4. Identify and rectify minor problems |
4.1. Problems in folding operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 4.2. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to enterprise procedures 4.3. Folding is checked to ensure correct operation 4.4. Problems in gluing unit are identified and reported according to enterprise requirements 4.5. Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to enterprise procedures and consistent with operator's skill level 4.6. Gluing unit operation is checked to ensure correct operation |
5. Conduct shutdown of production process |
5.1. Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures 5.2. Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with OHS requirements 5.3. Glue system is washed up ready for next run and liquid waste is disposed of according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 5.4. Waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 5.5. Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person, according to enterprise procedures 5.6. Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations 5.7. Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Machines may include: |
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Product any include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Converting, Binding and Finishing |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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