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Operate continuous vulcanising equipment

Operate continuous vulcanising equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD261
State Code
BAJ07
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate continuous vulcanising equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. Continuous vulcanising equipment is typically used in the manufacture of conveyor belts and similar products.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to carry out pre-start, start and stop procedures, maintain feed to the process, monitor and adjust the vulcanising equipment, remove and store product, 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 work requirements from work schedule
  • 1.2 Identify product, materials and equipment requirements for job
  • 1.3 Recognise hazards and apply appropriate controls
  • 1.4 Check with supervisor/appropriate person if requirements are not in accordance with usual practice
2 Conduct pre-start checks to procedures
  • 2.1 Check safety gates and guards are in position and working
  • 2.2 Check green products/belt are correct
  • 2.3 Undertake other pre-start checks
3 Operate equipment to procedures
  • 3.1 Start vulcaniser as required
  • 3.2 Check process is within required limits
  • 3.3 Remove products/belt and store/coil as required
  • 3.4 Check product meets requirements
  • 3.5 Maintain supply of green product as required
  • 3.6 Complete logs and records when required
  • 3.7 Collect and reprocess/discard scrap/trim and other materials
  • 3.8 Clean up equipment and work area
  • 3.9 Pause equipment, or stop equipment in an emergency, as required
4 Respond to routine problems to procedures
  • 4.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 4.3 Log problems as required
  • 4.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7588 PMBPROD261B Operate continuous vulcanising equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB66 PMBPROD261E Operate continuous vulcanising equipment Unit of competency