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Operate rotational moulding equipment

Operate rotational moulding equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD221E
State Code
ODA77
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate rotational moulding equipment.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.This unit principally refers to general and routine machine operation and the knowledge requirements for production undertaken with supervision.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. Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify requirements from production request or job specifications
  • 1.2 Verify polymer materials meet requirements for job
  • 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
2. Operate rotational moulding equipment
  • 2.1 Check process is operating according to equipment specifications and job requirements
  • 2.2 Ensure moulds are ready for next operation according to job requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor and maintain supply of polymer to support operation of equipment
  • 2.4 Demould products and store according to job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Accurately complete workplace production output and polymer usage logs and records
  • 2.6 Apply waste management strategies to collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Clean equipment and work area according to operational and workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Pause and stop machine cycle in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
3. Respond to process control variances
  • 3.1 Recognise and log process control variances and their issues
  • 3.2 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ29 PMBPROD221 Operate rotational moulding equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGP1 PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification
BGP0 PMB20121 Certificate II in Polymer Processing Qualification