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Corrugated S/NVQs > Level 3
Print & Graphic Communication NTO - Fibreboard Manufacture & Conversion Units

004
Maintain equipment in working order

004.2 Correct machine faults

You must show that you:

1 obtain accurate information about problems with the machine
2 analyse information about machine faults to identify their likely cause
3 safely correct the machine faults which it is your job to deal with
4 promptly report those faults which are not your job to deal with
5 report accurately the time you estimate it will take to rectify faults which are stopping production
6 identify recurring faults which are caused by operator error, and take action to prevent them arising in the future
7 record the details of machine faults and production down-time accurately

You must understand:

K1

the risks of handling machinery and replacing components

K2 where to obtain information about machine faults
K3 what techniques to use to assess machine faults and decide how to deal with them
K4 what tools and equipment to use to rectify faults
K5 what types of fault are likely to occur in the equipment you control, and what you should do about them
K6 what the limits of your responsibilities are
K7 who to report faults and disruption to production to
K8 the procedures for rectifying faults and replacing components safely
K9 why it is important to take the minimum time necessary to rectify faults
K10 what records need to be kept

Performance evidence

You must show that you can correct machine faults. Consistently, over a period of time.

Your evidence must show that:

R1

you diagnose the following types of faults:

  • machine operating faults
  • component wear and tear
R2

You obtain information about machine faults from:

  • reports from others
  • examining output
  • examining machines
R3

you report:

  • faults which disrupt production
  • recurring faults


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