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Operate process ovens

Operate process ovens

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552041
State Code
BAH55
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate furnaces and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. It applies to a large production context where the furnace is used in processes such as annealing, conditioning, laminating, mirroring, toughening and glass reheating. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to start up and shut down the equipment, monitor and adjust process parameters, perform test procedures and identify and rectify routine problems.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working 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 Prepare the annealing/ toughening/reheating/laminating equipment
  • 1.1 Interpret job specifications
  • 1.2 Isolate appropriate line/equipment
  • 1.3 Undertake basic setup and removal of current moulds in accordance with manufacturer's and work instructions if required
  • 1.4 Check that the quality and quantity of input glass is suitable for production run according to company requirements
  • 1.5 Undertake equipment preparation and checks according to established procedures
  • 1.6 Make machinery/equipment adjustments and final preparations to ensure that work instructions are met
  • 1.7 Conduct product run/procedure to produce samples to confirm that quality meets specifications, if required
2 Anneal/toughen/reheat/laminate the products
  • 2.1 Monitor equipment to ensure quality specifications are met
  • 2.2 Identify routine variations to annealing/reheating process
  • 2.3 Make routine operation adjustments according to established procedures to maintain product quality
  • 2.4 Conduct product sampling and quality control checks according to standard procedures
  • 2.5 Use ancillary equipment and observe safety procedures in accordance with enterprise requirements
  • 2.6 Document and maintain records and production results according to enterprise requirements
3 Monitor and record reheating operation
  • 3.1 Measure and record operating parameters, according to enterprise requirements
  • 3.2 Adjust reheating equipment controls to ensure glass parameters are maintained to job specifications
  • 3.3 Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
4 Rectify routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures
  • 4.4 Identify non-routine problems and report 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA927 PMC552041C Operate process ovens Unit of competency