Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:12 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:12 AM AWST
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Operate polymer compounding equipment
Operate polymer compounding equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD252E
PMBPROD252E
State Code
ODB68
ODB68
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
26
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate compounding equipment to measure and combine polymer resins with colourants, stabilisers, flame retardants or other additives. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.This unit principally refers to the ability to apply operating procedures accurately and consistently and, combined with polymer processing knowledge, achieve consistency in production.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 work requirements from production request or job specifications
- 1.2 Verify materials, including quantities, and equipment meet requirements for job
- 1.3 Identify and perform housekeeping tasks in preparation for work to be undertaken
- 1.4 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
2. Operate equipment
- 2.1 Check process is operating according to equipment specifications and job requirements
- 2.2 Monitor and maintain supply of materials to support operation of equipment
- 2.3 Follow checking procedures to confirm if output meets job specifications and quality standards
- 2.4 Clean equipment and work area according to operational and workplace procedures
3. Respond to process control and product 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJ12 | PMBPROD252 | Operate compounding 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 |