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Draw wire

Draw wire

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD301
State Code
BAI82
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
52
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate wire drawing equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process.This unit of competency applies to advanced operators who are required to start up and shut down wire drawing equipment, monitor equipment operation and make adjustments to remedy faults and nonconformity, maintain continuity of process and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an advanced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The advanced 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 equipment and processes used for production process, upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Identify materials required including additives
  • 1.3 Recognise hazards and take appropriate action
  • 1.4 Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls
  • 1.5 Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
  • 1.6 Identify materials, waste management and housekeeping needs
2 Check wire drawing process set-up
  • 2.1 Determine equipment requirements
  • 2.2 Check equipment settings and adjustments are as required
  • 2.3 Select appropriate dies (number and sizes) and arrange in correct production sequence
  • 2.4 Identify and check dies, capstans, head, wire reel pack and gears, replacing or maintaining as required
  • 2.5 Coat wire drawing capstan with lubricant to procedures
  • 2.6 Check materials are correct
  • 2.7 Check material spool sizes for conformity with requirements
  • 2.8 Discard, or make adjustments to the process for non-conforming materials
  • 2.9 Thread new materials checking free operation through dies and secure fixing to reels or spools
  • 2.10 Conduct equipment and component checks to ensure safe and efficient operation to procedures
  • 2.11 Set up date, batch and materials markings as required
  • 2.12 Complete other pre-start checks to procedures
3 Operate wire drawing process to procedures
  • 3.1 Operate wire drawing equipment, noting key variables
  • 3.2 Monitor controls/displays/terminals for production/process data
  • 3.3 Monitor product/process quality
  • 3.4 Make adjustments to remedy faults and nonconformity as required
  • 3.5 Maintain continuity of process
  • 3.6 Collect and reprocess/discard scrap/trim and other materials
  • 3.7 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
  • 3.8 Complete required workplace documentation/records
  • 3.9 Pause equipment, or stop equipment in an emergency, as required
4 Shut down equipment to procedures
  • 4.1 Shut down equipment as required
  • 4.2 Complete equipment cleanup, adjustments and waste management.
  • 4.3 Place suitable guards, locks and notices to prevent inadvertent start-up
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
W7614 PMBPROD301C Draw wire Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB14 PMBPROD301E Draw wire Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCT3 PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification
BCU0 PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology Qualification