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Bond polymers to surfaces

Bond polymers to surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD242E
State Code
ODA65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to join a solid polymer to a surface using adhesives, cohesives, solvents or similar joining technology. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify requirements from job specifications
  • 1.2 Perform housekeeping tasks to prepare for work to be undertaken
  • 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
2. Prepare materials for joining substrates
  • 2.1 Check substrate for suitability to commence bonding process
  • 2.2 Clean and activate substrates in preparation for joining materials to be applied
  • 2.3 Prepare joining materials according to job requirements
3. Apply joining materials
  • 3.1 Apply joining materials to substrates according to job requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor drying or setting to ensure result meets job requirements
  • 3.3 Apply subsequent material or coats according to job requirements to meet quality standards
4. Join polymers
  • 4.1 Set up equipment for joining materials according to job requirements
  • 4.2 Bring surfaces together, ensuring intimate and continuous contact between surfaces, according to job requirements
  • 4.3 Apply required conditions to join until joining process is complete and meets expected quality standards
  • 4.4 Accurately complete logs, records and quality documentation
  • 4.5 Clean equipment and work area according to workplace procedures
5. Respond to process control variances
  • 5.1 Recognise and log process control variances and their causes
  • 5.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ19 PMBPROD242 Bond polymers to surfaces Unit of competency