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Job Title: Scutcher Tender
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Level of Skill: Operative
Operating and cleaning a scutcher,
doffing full laps, checking and
controlling lap weights. Removing
droppings (waste) at the scutcher.
Job Description: XfFffif&l :
Job Skill Standards: :
I. Trade Theory: :
1. Know the purpose of producing 1. K[1:S1S±J
laps and the working principle of gj 0
the scutcher.
2. Know the dangerous parts and
safety devices on the scutcher.
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3. Know the names of the main
parts of the scutcher.
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4. Be aware of the importance of 4.
producing correct weight and
regular laps.
5. Understand the reasons for 5.
regular removal of droppings and
keeping droppings separate from
other wastes.
6. Know how to make the necessary 6. „__
adjustments to produce correct ^/SSlgfetfri'o"
weight laps without having too m^^mmm
many reject laps.
7. Understand the detrimental effect 7.
on quality of sending forward
laps which, are too heavy or too
light.
8. Be aware of the importance of g.
keeping the scutcher in a clean
condition.
9. Be aware of the importance of 9.
keeping the dust cage clean and
not allowing it to be choked by
the cotton waste.
10. Be aware of the importance of 10.
the scutcher in its association
with other blowing machinery.
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II. Trade Skill: Be competent in: frSHS&SI :
1. Removing full laps and re- 1. c
starting the scutcher.
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