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Operate extruders

Operate extruders

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD213
State Code
BAJ32
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate extrusion equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. Extrusion is typically used to produce pipe, sheet, profile, film, cable and rod from plastic or rubber materials.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to check settings and adjustments of preset equipment; check that materials, extruder operations and products are within specifications; apply procedures for product/grade changes; and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working 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 Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job
  • 1.3 Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
  • 1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
  • 1.5 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements
  • 1.6 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
  • 1.7 Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
2 Operate extruder to procedures
  • 2.1 Check process is operating within required limits
  • 2.2 Check product is in specification and to required quality standard
  • 2.3 Ensure product is consistently ready for next operation
  • 2.4 Maintain supply of materials as required
  • 2.5 Complete logs and records as required
  • 2.6 Collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials as required
  • 2.7 Keep equipment and work area clean
  • 2.8 Pause machine cycle and perform emergency stop, as required
3 Change product/grade while operating, as required
  • 3.1 Run down/purge outgoing grade/product to procedures
  • 3.2 Make changes specified in procedures for oncoming product/grade
  • 3.3 Introduce oncoming materials/grade and check oncoming product
  • 3.4 Undertake other actions as specified in procedures
4 Respond to routine problems to procedures
  • 4.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 4.3 Log problems as required
  • 4.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7563 PMBPROD213B Operate extruders Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA83 PMBPROD213E Operate polymer extruders Unit of competency