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Prepare moulds and dies

Prepare moulds and dies

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC553020C
State Code
WA959
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/04/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/08/2014
Field of Education
030301 - Chemical Engineering
Original Release Date
15/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the preparation of moulds and dies, and includes the preparation of cases and frames. It involves selecting the necessary tools and materials, making dies to specification and ensuring finished product is to specification.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare cases and frames
  • 1.1. Check manufacturing schedule to determine type of mould to be made
  • 1.2. Set up materials for case making to procedure
  • 1.3. Make case to specification
  • 1.4. Check case against requirements
2. Prepare and make working moulds
  • 2.1. Pick the required case/frame
  • 2.2. Make the working mould to procedures
  • 2.3. Remove working mould from the case
  • 2.4. Check, finish and store mould to procedures
3. Prepare dies
  • 3.1. Check manufacturing schedule for type of die needed
  • 3.2. Set up materials for die making to procedure
  • 3.3. Make die to specifications
  • 3.4. Remove working die from master die and prepare for use to procedure
4. Respond to problems
  • 4.1. Identify possible routine and non-routine problems in the equipment or process
  • 4.2. Determine problems needing action
  • 4.3. Determine possible fault causes
  • 4.4. Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  • 4.5. Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
5. Control hazards
  • 5.1. Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 5.2. Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 5.3. Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 5.4. Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Materials
Materials may include:
additives
body materials
epoxy resins
metal strapping
plaster
plastic
release agents
rubber
slip
timber
water
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
OHS requirements are met
quality improvement techniques are applied
emergency procedures are understood and applied
waste is minimised.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.

Method of assessment
Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W2684 PMCOPS320B Prepare moulds and dies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH25 PMC553020 Prepare moulds and dies Unit of competency