Course Title: Operate and monitor machines (basic)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2008
Course Code: OENG5292C
Course Title: Operate and monitor machines (basic)
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C3178 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
Course Contact : Paul Ross
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9422
Course Contact Email:p.ross@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 20
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Co-requisites:
ICPSU207A Prepare machine for operation (basic)
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor machines under supervision according to enterprise requirements This unit is an integral part of most printing and converting, binding and finishing units.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICPSU208A Operate and monitor machines (basic) |
Element: |
1. Operate and monitor reel systems (OR Element 2) |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Job sheets or equivalent instructions are interpreted correctly |
Element: |
2. Operate and monitor sheet or product systems (OR Element 1) |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Job sheets or equivalent instructions are interpreted correctly |
Element: |
3. Maintain and monitor production process |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Production process is operated and monitored in association with fellow workers and according to company specifications and planned daily schedule |
Element: |
4. Conduct shutdown of production process |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures |
Element: |
5. Clean and wash up machine at end of run |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Machine units, as relevant to process, are cleaned ready for next run |
Learning Outcomes
The ability to operate and monitor reel or sheet product systems.
Maintaining and monitoring the production process.
Following good housekeeping procedures.
Following a correct shutdown procedure of the process.
Cleaning and washing up machine at end of run.
Following all OH&S practices associated with the task.
Details of Learning Activities
A variety of learning experiences may be used including:
- classroom lectures
- discussions and demonstrations
- a range of ’hands-on’ practical tasks
- monitoring and making minor adjustments to the sheet pick-up, transport and delivery sections on a machine
- maintaining the production unit on a machine
- correct shutdown and wash-up procedures associated with the process
Teaching Schedule
The unit is delivered over the full course of the program.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Operating and monitoring machines according to job and enterprise requirements.
Demonstrating all safety devices on the machine.
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
The unit should only be assessed separately when it constitutes the worker’s main job.
It can also be used to assess minor processes on dedicated machines.
Assessment Tasks
Operating and monitoring machines according to job and enterprise requirements
Demonstrating all safety devices on the machine
Under the supervision of, or in conjunction with a worker with the appropriate skills, operate, monitor and shut down and clean any ONE machine according to manufacturer’s specifications and the listed Performance Criteria
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity
Assessment Matrix
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