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Construct moulds for composite products

Construct moulds for composite products

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD356
State Code
BAI37
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
52
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan and make a moulds from which composite products can be made. The mould will be made on a suitable plug/pattern.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to convert specification or design into a plan for the mould, construct and cure the moulds, 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 to be 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 requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
  • 1.5 Identify materials, waste management and housekeeping needs
2 Plan mould construction
  • 2.1 Produce a plan for the mould construction to specification
  • 2.2 Have design approved as necessary according to enterprise specifications
  • 2.3 Plan all steps of the mould production
  • 2.4 Check points are examined for measurements and tests according to specifications
3 Set up equipment, tools and materials
  • 3.1 Clear and set up work area
  • 3.2 Identify and locate materials and equipment for the mould construction according to job specification
4 Construct mould
  • 4.1 Apply mould materials according to specification
  • 4.2 Check dimensions, structural reinforcements, supports and flanges to the specifications or design
  • 4.3 Cure mould and release according to procedures
  • 4.4 Recheck dimensions of the finished mould
  • 4.5 Check fit with other matching mould parts and adjust where necessary
5 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 5.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 5.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 5.4 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 5.5 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 5.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7656 PMBPROD356C Construct moulds for composite products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB50 PMBPROD356E Construct moulds for composite products Unit of competency