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Draw wire

Draw wire

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD301E
State Code
ODB14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to operate wire drawing equipment.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to the practical, theoretical and technical knowledge and well-developed skills required in situations that require some discretion and judgement. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify materials required, including additives, from job specifications
  • 1.2 Identify equipment and processes required for production and upstream and downstream operations from job specifications
  • 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and controlling hazards
  • 1.4 Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls
  • 1.5 Identify checks and testing processes required for materials, quality production management and equipment to meet job requirements
  • 1.6 Identify housekeeping needs and waste management strategies to collect excess, discarded or nonconforming materials to be disposed of, recycled or reprocessed according to workplace procedures
2. Perform pre-production tasks
  • 2.1 Verify equipment requirements from job specifications
  • 2.2 Check equipment settings and adjustments match requirements
  • 2.3 Set production process according to equipment specifications and job requirements, and adjust process to optimise output based on selected materials
  • 2.4 Check dies, capstans, head, wire reel pack and gears to identify replacement or maintenance requirements
  • 2.5 Coat wire drawing capstan with lubricant according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Verify materials and spool sizes are correct against job specifications
  • 2.7 Thread new materials through dies, checking for free operation, and secure fixing to reels or spools
  • 2.8 Conduct equipment and component checks to ensure safe and efficient operation
  • 2.9 Set up date, batch and materials markings required according to workplace procedures
  • 2.10 Undertake other pre-startup checks according to equipment specifications
3. Operate wire drawing process and make adjustments
  • 3.1 Start up and operate wire drawing equipment, and make adjustments to settings to meet job specifications
  • 3.2 Ensure process is operating according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Assess if output meets job specifications and quality standards, and apply strategies for managing nonconforming outputs
  • 3.4 Maintain continuity of process to support production
  • 3.5 Accurately complete logs and records
  • 3.6 Apply waste management strategies to collect excess, discarded or nonconforming materials to be disposed of, recycled or reprocessed according to workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment according to equipment instructions
  • 3.8 Pause or stop equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
4. Shut down equipment
  • 4.1 Shut down equipment according to equipment instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Complete equipment clean-up and post-production adjustments according to equipment instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Place guards, locks and notices to prevent inadvertent startup
  • 4.4 Accurately complete workplace shutdown documentation
5. Anticipate and solve process control variances
  • 5.1 Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
  • 5.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 5.3 Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
  • 5.4 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAI82 PMBPROD301 Draw wire Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGP1 PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification