Agriculture and Nature Conservation Secondary Agriculture

Cigarette Packer Label And Blank Feed Unit Maintenance Training

SAQA US 117611 | NQF 4 | Credits 8 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips maintenance technicians with the specialised skills needed to service and maintain cigarette packer label and blank feed units in high-speed packaging machinery. Participants will gain hands-on competency in diagnosing faults, performing routine adjustments, and ensuring optimal unit performance to minimise downtime and maintain product quality.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to safely isolate and lock out label and blank feed units before maintenance.
  • Apply systematic diagnostic procedures to identify and rectify common faults in label and blank feed mechanisms.
  • Adjust and calibrate feed rollers, cutters, and transfer components to maintain accurate label and blank placement.
  • Implement preventive maintenance schedules for label and blank feed units to extend equipment life.
  • Evaluate unit performance using specified quality and speed parameters and recommend corrective actions.

Target Audience

This course is designed for maintenance artisans, technicians, and mechanical fitters working in tobacco or packaging industries who are responsible for the upkeep of cigarette packer label and blank feed units.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, learners must be employed in a maintenance role within a packaging environment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Cigarette Packer Label and Blank Feed Unit

Objectives:
• Identify the components and function of the label and blank feed unit
• Understand the role of the unit in the cigarette packaging process
• Recognize safety protocols and hazards associated with maintenance
• Explain the basic principles of feed mechanisms and label application
• Describe the relationship between the feed unit and overall packer operation

Topics:
• Overview of cigarette packaging machinery
• Components of label and blank feed unit
• Function of blank feed and label applicator
• Safety procedures and lockout/tagout
• Basic feed mechanism principles
• Introduction to maintenance schedules and documentation

Day 2: Mechanical Systems and Troubleshooting Fundamentals

Objectives:
• Disassemble and reassemble mechanical components of the feed unit
• Diagnose common mechanical faults
• Perform adjustments to feed timing and alignment
• Use precision measurement tools effectively
• Apply lubrication techniques to reduce wear

Topics:
• Mechanical drive systems: gears, belts, and clutches
• Feeder mechanisms: vacuum pickups and grippers
• Troubleshooting jams and misfeeds
• Adjustment of feed timing and registration
• Precision measurement: clearance, tension, and alignment
• Lubrication points and lubricant selection

Day 3: Pneumatic and Electrical Systems

Objectives:
• Identify pneumatic components and their function in the feed unit
• Read and interpret pneumatic and electrical schematics
• Diagnose and repair pneumatic leaks and cylinder issues
• Test and replace sensors and actuators
• Perform electrical safety checks and isolate power

Topics:
• Pneumatic circuit components: valves, cylinders, filters
• Reading pneumatic diagrams
• Electrical controls: PLC inputs/outputs, sensors
• Troubleshooting pneumatic faults
• Sensor calibration and replacement
• Electrical safety and lockout procedures

Day 4: Advanced Maintenance and Calibration

Objectives:
• Calibrate label placement and blank feed timing precisely
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks according to OEM specifications
• Replace wear parts such as belts, pads, and vacuum cups
• Adjust glue application systems for label adhesion
• Document maintenance activities and report anomalies

Topics:
• Calibration of label registration and blank feed
• Preventive maintenance checklist execution
• Replacement of consumable parts
• Glue system adjustment and cleaning
• Maintenance documentation and reporting
• Root cause analysis of recurring faults

Day 5: Integration, Testing, and Practical Assessment

Objectives:
• Integrate all subsystems for coordinated operation
• Conduct full functional tests after maintenance
• Optimize machine settings for efficiency and quality
• Demonstrate competency in all maintenance procedures
• Complete a simulated maintenance scenario under time constraints

Topics:
• System integration and synchronization
• Post-maintenance testing protocols
• Quality checks: label placement and blank feed accuracy
• Performance optimization and fine-tuning
• Practical assessment: complete maintenance cycle
• Review of unit standards and certification requirements

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

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75 35% off
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