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Operate portable vulcanising equipment

Operate portable vulcanising equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD265
State Code
BAJ04
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
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 portable vulcanising equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to plan the curing job, set up equipment and materials, conduct vulcanising operations, assess the finished work, 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 Identify work requirements for vulcanising operations
  • 1.1 Identify the job and vulcaniser characteristics and product quality outcomes required
  • 1.2 Obtain specifications relevant to the material being vulcanised
  • 1.3 Identify and obtain equipment and materials required for the vulcanising process
  • 1.4 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
  • 1.5 Check materials, ancillary supplies and equipment for quality, access and condition
  • 1.6 Identify and check emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
2 Plan vulcanising operations
  • 2.1 Identify time, pressure and temperature requirements
  • 2.2 Plan the task sequences
  • 2.3 Plan for waste management, maintenance and housekeeping requirements
3 Prepare vulcanising equipment
  • 3.1 Check vulcaniser, ancillary, equipment and attachments are fit for purpose
  • 3.2 Set up vulcanising press according to procedures
  • 3.3 Set equipment control parameters to specifications
  • 3.4 Obtain appropriate clearances for vulcanising to commence
4 Conduct and monitor vulcanising operations
  • 4.1 Start the unit and commence vulcanising
  • 4.2 Monitor the unit operation throughout the entire process
  • 4.3 Note and report non-conformity to specifications to procedures
  • 4.4 Make adjustments as required
  • 4.5 Shut down unit when cycle completed
  • 4.6 Follow procedure to disassemble equipment as required
  • 4.7 Assess the outcome of the vulcanising process and take remedial action as necessary and report to the appropriate person
  • 4.8 Brand splice according to company policy
  • 4.9 Clean up, lubricate and adjust equipment as required
  • 4.10 Complete waste removal or recycling as required
5 Respond to routine problems to procedure
  • 5.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 5.3 Log problems as required
  • 5.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7592 PMBPROD265C Operate portable vulcanising equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA58 PMBPROD265E Operate portable vulcanising equipment Unit of competency