Operate Advanced Manufacturing Technology

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This standard identifies the competences you need to operate Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) in accordance with approved procedures.

Technology includes the plant, equipment, accessories and components associated with an automated manufacturing method. You will be required to use appropriate work instructions and information to operate the AMT.

The AMTs relevant to this standard are:

• Robotics
• Cobotics
• Machine Connectivity
• AR/VR
• Digital Twinning

Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the work activities associated with operating AMT, and to report any problems with the work, equipment or materials that you cannot personally resolve, or are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people. You will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you produce.

You will understand the techniques used, and their application, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities to the required specification. 

You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the activities and when using the associated tools and equipment.  You will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout and will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace.

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1. access and accurately interpret all relevant work instructions and information
2. work safely at all times and in accordance with all relevant legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols
3. produce a risk assessment and method statement for the work to be carried out
4. deal promptly and effectively with any problems within your control and report those which cannot be solved
5. comply with industry practices and organisational procedures to ensure the co-ordination of site services and work activities
6. wear PPE in accordance with organisational procedures
7. access and gather the appropriate equipment, accessories and components to carry out the work activities
8. ensure that the operating parameters are established
9. check that the area and equipment to be used are in a safe and functional condition
10. confirm the status of the equipment before processing begins
11. check that the materials to be used are of the correct identity, quality and amount so that processing can begin
12. ensure that the operating parameters are set
13. ensure that controls are set correctly as contained in the operating instructions
14. begin operation and operate equipment safely
15. monitor and control the AMT by adjusting controls when necessary to produce specified quality and minimise waste
16. deal with deviations from the specified parameters promptly, minimising loss and damage
17. take representative samples at the specified time from the specified place
18. interpret sample results and take any necessary action
19. access and interpret the required shut down operation instructions and confirm that they are clear and complete
20. check that the equipment is in an appropriate condition for shut down to commence
21. ensure that all services not required are shut down in accordance with organisational procedures
22. confirm that services are isolated
23. communicate with all relevant others that shut down is imminent
24. shut down equipment in accordance with organisational procedures
25. inform all relevant others when shut down is completed
26. clean equipment if necessary ready for next operation
27. identify those necessary variations to the planned programme of work that may have the potential to introduce a hazard and/or impact on the work activities to be undertaken
28. confirm with relevant others the corrective actions to ensure that any variations to the planned programme of work will have minimum impact on the work activities
29. complete and store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational procedures
30. dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
31. leave the work area in a safe condition on completion of the work activities in accordance with organisational procedures

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1. the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere
2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
3. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions and information
4. how to produce a risk assessment and method statement for the work to be carried out
5. the hazards and risks which may arise during the execution of your work role and how you can minimise these
6. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
7. the duty to report any acts or omissions that could be unsafe/detrimental to you or relevant others
8. how to access and gather the appropriate equipment, accessories and components to carry out the work activities
9. how to select, put on and remove PPE
10. the correct use of equipment to protect the health and safety of you and relevant others
11. how to obtain the authority to enter the relevant work areas and any specific permit-to-work procedures that are used
12. the principles and practice of safe-isolation and release of stored energy prior to commencing the work activities
13. how to ensure that the operating parameters are established
14. how and when to check that the area and AMT to be used are in a safe and functional condition
15. how to confirm the status of the AMT before processing begins
16. the checks to be carried out to ensure materials to be used are of the correct identity, quality and amount so that processing can begin
17. how to ensure that the operating parameters are set
18. how to ensure that controls are set correctly as contained in the operating instructions
19. shut-down operation instructions
20. the principles and practice of operation start-up and safe operation
21. methods and techniques to monitor and control the AMT by adjusting controls when necessary to produce specified quality and minimise waste
22. how and when to deal with deviations from the specified parameters to minimise loss and damage
23. how and when to take representative samples
24. methods and techniques to interpret sample results correctly
25. shut-down operation instructions
26. how and when to confirm that services are isolated
27. communication methods and procedures
28. how to clean equipment ready for next operation
29. the operation, applications, advantages and limitations of different AMT and associated systems
30. how to work with, and identify necessary variations to, work instructions and information
31. the corrective actions to ensure that any variations to the planned programme of work will have minimum impact on the work activities
32. the importance of communication, keeping relevant others informed during the work
33. organisational management structures, roles, and responsibilities
34. the procedures and methods relating to the coordination of inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams within and across disciplines
35. how to dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
36. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational procedures

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Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT)

• The electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical;, mechatronics and electronic equipment associated with:

  • Robotics
  • Cobotics
  • Machine Connectivity
  • AR/VR
  • Digital Twinning

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Work instructions and information

• Drawings
• Specifications
• Method statements
• Work schedules/programmes
• Manufacturer instructions
• Environmental requirements
• Sustainability requirements

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Work areas

• Clean room
• Non-clean room

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Stored energy

• Gravitational potential energy
• Pressurised gases and liquids
• Mechanical energy
• Electrical energy

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Equipment, accessories and components

• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Access equipment
• Safety equipment (including PPE)
• Materials
• Consumables

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Organisational procedures

• Accident reporting
• Communication
• Customer services
• Emergencies
• Implementing and monitoring health and safety requirements and issues
• Implementing and monitoring issues relating to the environment and sustainability
• Information management
• Project management
• Risk assessment

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Relevant others

• Client representatives
• Customers/clients
• Service providers
• Site/contract/production manager
• Supervisors
• Work colleagues