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Vulcanise products using an autoclave

Vulcanise products using an autoclave

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD375
State Code
BAI27
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and adjust an autoclave to vulcanise/cure rubber products.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to load product, bring the autoclave online, monitor operations, maintain continuity of process, make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan own work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Identify equipment and processes used for materials preparation, vulcanising and any related production process and for the downstream operations
  • 1.3 Identify hazards connected with materials and process from workplace reference materials, including safety data sheets (SDS) and equipment instructions
  • 1.4 Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
  • 1.5 Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
2 Set up autoclave vulcanising process
  • 2.1 Identify and read equipment information, quality specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 2.2 Check heat and pressure settings and process adjustments for conformity to procedures
  • 2.3 Compare equipment and material condition to known optimum condition and take appropriate action in accordance with procedures (including, where authorised, making adjustments within overall specifications to process settings to ensure product output quality is appropriate).
  • 2.4 Check that all gauges are operating, safety features are activated or fitted, locks and guards are in place
3 Operate and make adjustments to the autoclave process to procedures
  • 3.1 Load and close autoclave and bring on line
  • 3.2 Monitor production outputs, equipment operating temperatures and pressures
  • 3.3 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity as required
  • 3.4 Shut down, vent and unload autoclave
  • 3.5 Take samples as required and identify product out of specification
  • 3.6 Note and report non-conformity to required workplace specifications, following workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
  • 3.8 Pause or stop equipment in an emergency, following procedures
4 Respond to product quality improvement requests
  • 4.1 Monitor vulcanising process and note conditions which may affect product quality standards
  • 4.2 Report process variations
  • 4.3 Note and implement changes in standard operating procedures and specifications
5 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 5.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 5.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 5.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 5.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 5.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7667 PMBPROD375B Vulcanise products using an autoclave Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA74 PMBPROD375E Vulcanise products using an autoclave Unit of competency