Calibrate production equipment
URN: UKFTMTSP31
Business Sectors (Suites): Manufacturing Textile and Sewn Products
Developed by: UKFT
Approved on:
2020
Overview
This standard is about calibrating production equipment.
This includes performing calibration on production equipment and identifying and dealing with calibration problems.
This standard is for those who carry out routine calibrations at prescribed intervals in order to keep equipment in calibration.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- conduct routine calibration at prescribed intervals
- maintain calibration equipment in working order
- interpret calibration results and check that equipment remains serviceable
- inform those responsible if calibration reveals results that are not within specified operational limits
- inform those affected when equipment is out of calibration
- label equipment that is out of calibration with clear and accurate information to indicate status
- take appropriate action in the event of abnormal occurrences or malfunction
- minimise hazards, loss of materials or data and adverse effects of equipment being out of calibration in line with agreed procedures
- identify factors affecting performance of calibrated equipment
- identify equipment which cannot be calibrated to standard operating specifications and label them in line with agreed procedures
- inform those responsible and those affected about equipment which cannot be calibrated
- clean, store and dispose of calibration equipment and materials according to standard operating procedures
- update and store accurate and legible calibration records and documentation in line with agreed procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- how to receive, interpret and follow work instructions, making use of the information supplied
- how to maintain the integrity of calibration equipment and materials in line with internal and external standards, traceability, verification, valid certification, storage and handling conditions
- appropriate marking requirements for calibration equipment and materials
- the potential impact of non-conformance
- the key features of traceability
- acceptable tolerances and the units of measurement to be used
- the actions to take in the event of abnormal occurrences
- the actions to take in the event of non-calibration including; referral to an internal standards organisation, replacement, arrangement for repair or disposal
- the principles and importance of calibration and calibration requirements
- appropriate calibration procedures and routines
- labelling systems used and their implications
- the appropriate cleaning materials and methods
- methods of recording calibration status
- how to control conditions for calibration
- how to maintain the integrity of standards being used in calibration
- the importance of achieving quality and its relation to the end user or customer
- how to resolve problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility
- how your specific work activities relate to the whole process and limits of own responsibility
- the importance of effective communication with colleagues, the lines of communication, authority and reporting procedures
- the organisation's rules, codes and guidelines including timekeeping and personal hygiene
- own organisation's ethical and sustainability policies
- the types of reports, records and data kept, how these are completed and the importance of accuracy
- the importance of complying with written instructions, equipment operating procedures, safe working practices and manufacturers' instructions
- statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
5
Indicative Review Date
2025
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Creative Skillset
Original URN
SKSTEX36
Relevant Occupations
Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Manufacturing Technologies, Textile and Garment Trades
SOC Code
5419
Keywords
Calibration; production; equipment; specifications; procedures; processes