NZQA registered unit standard
27075 version 1
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Title
Operate a baler in a resource recovery operation
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
3
This unit standard is for on-job learning and assessment for
people working in the resource recovery industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of a baler; prepare to operate a baler; demonstrate
the operation of a baler; compact a recycled or recoverable
material and produce bales; and maintain a baler and bale
area.
Classification
Resource Recovery > Resource Recovery Operations
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 17593, Apply safe work practices in the workplace, or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
Hazard controls, safety procedures, and personal protective equipment must be used
in accordance with company procedures.
2
The type of the baler used for assessment may be horizontal or vertical, compactor
or mill, with a wrapping or banding end process. The maintenance of the baler is
restricted to daily operating maintenance and excludes machine repairs and servicing
that according to the manufacturer’s instructions must be undertaken by a specialist.
3
Definition
 Company procedures mean the documented methods for performing work
activities and include health and safety, environmental, and quality management
requirements. They may refer to manuals, codes of practice, or policy statements.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of a baler.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The potential hazards of operating baling machines are identified and hazard
controls are outlined in accordance with company procedures.
1.2
The mechanical functions of a baler are described in accordance with company
procedures.
Outcome 2
Prepare to operate a baler.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Requirements for compacting and baling are confirmed in accordance with
company procedures.
Range
includes but is not limited to – preparation of material to be baled,
compression, strapping, recording.
2.2
Baler prestart checks are demonstrated in accordance with company
procedures.
2.3
Feed requirements are confirmed with supervisor of supply in accordance with
company procedures.
Range
2.4
requirements include but are not limited to – consistency of supply,
planned intervals.
Unsuitable material is identified and rejected in accordance with client
requirements, manufacturer’s instructions, and company procedures.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate the operation of a baler.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Baler start-up and shutdown procedures are demonstrated in accordance with
company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
3.2
Baler is operated safely in accordance with company procedures.
3.3
Emergency shutdown is demonstrated in accordance with company
procedures.
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SSB Code 101542
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Outcome 4
Compact a recycled or recoverable material and produce bales.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Input material is assessed and a quantity sufficient to produce complete bales is
determined in accordance with company procedures.
4.2
The input material is received and fed into the baler in accordance with
company procedures.
Range
4.3
may include – communication with people supplying the input
material, dealing with reject material.
Operating specifications are maintained and processing faults are acted on in
accordance with company procedures.
Range
operating specifications may include but are not limited to –
compaction, contamination limit;
processing faults may include but are not limited to – change in
flow rates, blockage, empty binder.
4.4
Running checks of process are completed during operations in accordance with
company procedures.
4.5
Material throughput is maintained in accordance with processing schedules.
4.6
The bales produced meet client and company requirements.
Range
4.7
content, size, shape, compaction, strapping tension.
The bales are labelled and stored in accordance with company procedures.
Outcome 5
Maintain a baler and bale area.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Operator maintenance is demonstrated in accordance with company
procedures.
5.2
In the event of a baler fault, baler lock out procedures are followed and
specialist servicing requirements are reported in accordance with company
procedures.
Range
may include but is not limited to – mechanical failure, electrical
failure.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Housekeeping of baling area is demonstrated in accordance with company
procedures.
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 22619 and unit
standard 22620.
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
20 May 2011
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0114
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)
info@mito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) (MITO)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016