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capsule filling machine operator

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Capsule filling machine operators control the filling of gelatine capsules with the specific medicinal preparations.

8131.1 ISCO 8131 ESCO source
Competences
18
Groups
4
Essential
13
Optional
5

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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health and safety regulations

Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.

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quality assurance methodologies

Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.

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Essential skills and competences 11 competences

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eject filled capsules

Depress the pedal to eject the already closed capsules into the receiving container.

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inspect capsules

Inspect, according to specification sheet, the finished capsules in order to detect any weight mismatch, any breakage or defective filling.

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manage capsule rings

Manage the filling of capsule rings with empty capsules, uncoupling the rings when the lower half of capsules is filled with powdered medicine, recoupling the rings and inserting them into closing and ejecting forks.

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scoop capsules

Scoop the empty capsules into the loading hopper.

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Sector-specific

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scoop medicinal preparations

Scoop medicinal preparations into the capsulating machine's filling hopper

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Cross-sector

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assemble machines

Put together devices, and components according to drawings. Program and install the components where needed.

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control minor maintenance

Follow up on the maintenance and repairs to be carried out. Solve minor problems and pass harder problems on to the person responsible for maintenance.

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follow written instructions

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

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maintain work area cleanliness

Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

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make time-critical decisions

Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.

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plan maintenance activities

Plan and organise the process aimed at preserving equipment or systems in good working condition by inspecting the installation, resolving malfunctions, replacing worn parts and performing other maintenance tasks.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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business management principles

Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.

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Optional skills and competences 4 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
wear protective equipment against industrial noise

Stand the exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Use adequate protection equipment to mitigate the noise.

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perform pill branding

Perform the printing of the institution identity on pills using the pill branding laptop.

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maintain equipment

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

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provide information

Ensure quality and correctness of provided information, depending on the type of audience and context.

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