Compound materials using an open mill blender

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
PMBPROD354

State Code
BAI39

TGA Status
Deleted

DTWD Status
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

030305 - Materials Engineering

Original Release Date

05/08/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and adjust open mill blending processes to produce product. Open mill blenders, such as Banbury dump mills, are typically used to compound rubber. The mixing/blending may be incidental to other processes such as slabbing off or stripping.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to start up and shut down open mill blending equipment, monitor equipment operation, establish a stable process, make adjustments to remedy faults and 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 Plan own work requirements

1.1 Identify equipment and processes used for production process and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request
1.2 Identify and check materials required, including additives
1.3 Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
1.4 Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls
1.5 Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
1.6 Identify materials, waste management and housekeeping needs

2 Start up mill

2.1 Identify process settings required for product
2.2 Set process to required settings
2.3 Check materials are correct
2.4 Take appropriate action for non-conforming materials
2.5 Set up date, batch and materials markings to specifications, as required
2.6 Complete pre-start checks
2.7 Start up mill

3 Operate and make minor adjustments to the process to procedures

3.1 Operate process equipment, noting key variables
3.2 Monitor controls/displays/terminals for production/process data
3.3 Take samples as required and identify product out of specification
3.4 Monitor product/process quality
3.5 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity required
3.6 Establish a stable process
3.7 Adjust process to minimise scrap
3.8 Shut down mill as required
3.9 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required

4 Anticipate and solve problems

4.1 Recognise problems or potential problems
4.2 Determine problems needing priority action
4.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
4.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
4.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
4.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W7654	PMBPROD354B	Compound materials using an open mill blender	Unit of competency

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