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Trial a new, advanced or complex mould

Trial a new, advanced or complex mould

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD431
State Code
BAI09
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to trial new, advanced or complex moulds. It applies to 'low pressure' moulds as used in rotomoulding, thermoforming and composites manufacturing.This unit of competency applies to technicians who are required to install required tooling, prepare machines for trials, perform trial procedures and make adjustments as required.This unit of competency applies to technicians demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The technicians 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 Determine trial requirements
  • 1.1 Gather all relevant information available
  • 1.2 Interpret job sheets or equivalent instructions correctly
  • 1.3 Confirm machine/equipment suitability
  • 1.4 Confirm mould state
  • 1.5 Confirm readiness of raw materials
2 Set mould and machine
  • 2.1 Follow safe working practices
  • 2.2 Fit and set up mould
  • 2.3 Set up process condition
  • 2.4 Set machine to meet specifications and operational requirements
  • 2.5 Dry cycle machine and mould to procedures
3 Perform mould trial
  • 3.1 Carry out trial process following enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Identify and record variations from specifications
  • 3.3 Monitor control panel and interpret test results for fluctuations, variations and trends
  • 3.4 Determine process limitations with respect to product and production specifications
  • 3.5 Adjust controls to ensure parameters are maintained to job specifications
4 Rectify equipment and quality problems
  • 4.1 Identify range of faults that will affect product and production specifications
  • 4.2 Determine changes required to tooling and equipment to meet product and production specifications
  • 4.3 Maintain appropriate records related to machinery and equipment to enterprise standards
  • 4.4 Identify problems
  • 4.5 Identify worn or damaged tooling and change as required
  • 4.6 Rectify problems that are within area of responsibility
  • 4.7 Report problems that are outside area of responsibility to appropriate personnel
5 Complete trial
  • 5.1 Shut down equipment as required
  • 5.2 Record trial results
  • 5.3 Return machine to service
  • 5.4 Instruct machine operator
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7685 PMBPROD431B Trial a new, advanced or complex mould Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA67 PMBPROD431E Trial a new production mould assembly Unit of competency