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Assemble mould

Assemble mould

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD282
State Code
BAI96
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
15
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assemble and dismantle moulds as typically used in the rotational moulding, urethane foam, thermoforming and composites sector.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to set up moulds, dismantle moulds, replace worn parts, maintain mould part stock controls, and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.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 Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify the type of product required
  • 1.2 Check for any special requirements
  • 1.3 Recognise mould parts required
  • 1.4 Interpret mould and part dimensions
  • 1.5 Check with supervisor/appropriate person if requirements are not in accordance with usual practice
  • 1.6 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements
  • 1.7 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
2 Assemble mould
  • 2.1 Select and check required mould parts
  • 2.2 Use correct mould set-up jig
  • 2.3 Assemble mould according to procedures
  • 2.4 Check position of mould in relation to rest of machine
  • 2.5 Check mould will open and close
  • 2.6 Apply release agent
  • 2.7 Check breather/vent system for safe functioning
  • 2.8 Pack breather/vent system with material to avoid spillages
3 Dismantle mould
  • 3.1 Use correct mould dismantling jig
  • 3.2 Dismantle mould according to work instructions
  • 3.3 Strip mould of release agent
  • 3.4 Clean mould to remove contaminants in accordance with procedures
  • 3.5 Dry out mould
  • 3.6 Store mould parts in appropriate place
4 Identify and replace worn parts
  • 4.1 Identify worn parts
  • 4.2 Check condition of other mould parts
  • 4.3 Replace worn mould parts
  • 4.4 Record details of worn parts
5 Maintain mould part stocks
  • 5.1 Check stocks of spare parts
  • 5.2 Advise supervisor of stock required, parts used and date of completed mould
6 Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures
  • 6.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 6.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 6.3 Log problems as required
  • 6.4 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7599 PMBPROD282B Assemble mould Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB19 PMBPROD282E Reassemble production mould components Unit of competency