MSFMB2006 Set up, operate and maintain a tape edging machine

Release: 1

MSFMB2006 Set up, operate and maintain a tape edging machine

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining a tape edging machine which uses automated processes to apply and finish edge on mattresses and bases.

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

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Mattress and Base Making

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Plan work operations	1.1	Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including quality, materials, equipment and quantities
1.2	Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed through the work
1.3	Material for processing is selected and inspected for quality
1.4	Machine and the tape holder unit are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
1.5	Procedures are determined for minimising waste material
1.6	Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job
2	Set up machines	2.1	Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
2.2	Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work
2.3	Necessary adjustments are made to machine settings
3	Complete tape edging	3.1	Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions
3.2	Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, tooling requirements, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
3.3	Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, and to manufacturer recommendations
3.4	Machine operation, including inputs and outcomes, is monitored to ensure product quality and output
3.5	Waste quantities are checked and minimised
3.6	Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
3.7	Problems with the required work or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons
4	Clean up work area and maintain equipment	4.1	Material that can be re-used is collected and stored
4.2	Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures
4.3	Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
4.4	Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures
4.5	Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.

Range of Conditions

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Tape edging machines include:	semi-automated fully automated
Materials to be processed include:	plain and patterned quilted fabric edging tape
Operator maintenance includes:	the cleaning and refurbishing of the tape edging head unit and tape holder
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFMB3003B Set up, operate and maintain a tape edging machine.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73