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Set up and optimise glass furnace process

Set up and optimise glass furnace process

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC553041
State Code
BAH22
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
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to implement furnace changeover and set up and optimise glass furnace processes. This unit of competency applies to experienced operators, leading hands, supervisors or those in similar roles who are required to perform shutdown and isolation procedures, prepare and set up equipment, perform changeovers, make adjustments to optimise process, remedy faults/non-conformity and solve problems within area of responsibility. This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The experienced 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 Remove current equipment and/or tooling
  • 1.1 Identify all safety and emergency procedures
  • 1.2 Shut down furnace and ancillary equipment in accordance with work instructions and manufacturer specifications
  • 1.3 Conduct tests and checks on equipment/tooling prior to removal in accordance with work instructions
  • 1.4 Remove current equipment/tooling in accordance with work instructions and manufacturer specifications
  • 1.5 Complete records and logs for removal
2 Install and set up new equipment and/or tooling
  • 2.1 Perform checks and tests prior to installation
  • 2.2 Identify any faults in equipment/tooling and take appropriate action
  • 2.3 Install and set up appropriate equipment/tooling for new production process in accordance with work instructions
  • 2.4 Ensure alignment of all equipment and perform checks according to product specifications and work instructions
  • 2.5 Ensure set-up and configuration of equipment for start-up complies with work instructions
  • 2.6 Perform checks and tests to product and equipment in accordance with work instructions
3 Monitor, interpret data and adjust operation
  • 3.1 Ensure forming equipment start-up function complies with work instructions
  • 3.2 Ensure glass forming equipment is operated in accordance with work instructions
  • 3.3 Monitor instruments and control panels, and interpret test results for fluctuations, variations and trends
  • 3.4 Monitor plant and process and deduce conditions of materials in process and products being made
  • 3.5 Determine appropriate action to improve process operation
  • 3.6 Adjust furnace controls to ensure glass parameters are maintained to job specifications
  • 3.7 Check that process operation has improved
  • 3.8 Continue analysing data and making adjustments until desired level of process operation is achieved and product is within specifications in accordance with work instructions
4 Sample, test and record product data
  • 4.1 Carry out sampling procedures appropriate to the product and the test in line with enterprise requirements
  • 4.2 Complete appropriate test to enterprise and client requirements
  • 4.3 Identify variations from process parameters and take appropriate action
  • 4.4 Measure/graph and record operating parameters according to enterprise requirements
  • 4.5 Record test results in hard or electronic form as required by standard procedures and work instructions
5 Rectify equipment and quality problems
  • 5.1 Identify the range of equipment and quality faults that can occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Diagnose possible causes of equipment and quality faults
  • 5.3 Rectify cause of equipment failure and quality faults by established enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with established enterprise procedures
  • 5.5 Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet enterprise requirements
  • 5.6 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
6 Shut down equipment
  • 6.1 Shut down equipment in accordance with work instructions
  • 6.2 Complete appropriate records and logs
  • 6.3 Shut down equipment in an emergency situation
7 Prepare equipment for maintenance
  • 7.1 Isolate equipment in accordance with work instructions
  • 7.2 Ensure area is clear and safe for maintenance
  • 7.3 Complete all records and logs
8 Control hazards
  • 8.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 8.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 8.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 8.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WA962 PMC553041C Set up and optimise glass furnace process Unit of competency