Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to control bale or mote press operations in the cotton ginning process including determining parameters such as final moisture content and standardisation of bale weights. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
This unit applies to controlling the bale or mote press operation in a cotton gin including determining moisture content and bale weight. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising for safe and effective use of bale or mote press technology and operations. This unit also requires an ability to interpret job specifications and communicate process information to other members of the team, check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to own work, materials or machinery. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Operate bale or mote press |
1.1 All necessary settings and preparation for machinery operation are identified and assessed in accordance with specifications 1.2 Press machinery is started in accordance with workplace standard operating procedures 1.3 Monitor the feed of lint in the lint slide to the press 1.4 Bale tie system is fed in accordance with manufacturer procedures 1.5 Work area around machinery is cleaned and maintained to meet workplace and OHS practices 1.6 Machinery is stopped or shut down in accordance with all safety and workplace standard operating procedures |
2 Carry out operator maintenance |
2.1 Minor running problems are identified and reported 2.2 Major machinery or product faults are reported 2.3 Minor maintenance and cleaning are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications |
3 Dispose of waste materials |
3.1 Waste is kept to a minimum through correct application of workplace run out procedures 3.2 Waste is recycled where possible 3.3 Machine waste is disposed of in accordance with environmental and safety procedures |
4 Monitor product quality |
4.1 Quality requirements for producing cotton bales are correctly identified and applied for all stages of the process 4.2 Bale quality is visually checked continuously to ensure standard is maintained 4.3 Final moisture content and weight of bale are monitored 4.4 Any deviations from normal are recognised, isolated and reported |
5 Communicate process information |
5.1 Records and other documentation are clearly and accurately completed where required 5.2 Information regarding production status or problems is accurately transferred between changes in shifts |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of:
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Demonstrates skills to:
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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 the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence to be considered |
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
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Consistency in performance |
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
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Resource implications |
Access is required to real, or appropriately simulated, situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices. |
Context for assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. |
Interdependent assessment |
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units. |
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Legislative/regulatory requirements |
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. |
OHS practices |
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Cotton Ginning |