Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:11 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:11 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Operate slip casting equipment
Operate slip casting equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
MSMPMC308
MSMPMC308
State Code
OAF01
OAF01
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/05/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate slip casting equipment typically used to produce clay and ceramic products. It applies to both large production and smaller craft contexts. This unit applies to operators who are required to take responsibility for own outputs and follow established procedures to prepare moulds and equipment, operate the forming equipment and remove product from mould. Operators are also required to work autonomously and apply their own judgement to interpret information; monitor processes; identify and address routine and non-routine problems and control hazards. This unit does not apply to drying, firing or finishing operations and does not require the operation of a central control panel.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor. 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. Prepare the forming equipment
- 1.1 Determine the product formation requirements from the production program
- 1.2 Check the required moulds are in place
- 1.3 Set up and prepare the equipment
- 1.4 Select, pour or connect the required raw materials to the equipment
- 1.5 Check the equipment is safe to use
2. Operate forming equipmemt
- 2.1 Operate equipment to produce product to specification
- 2.2 Remove product from the mould
- 2.3 Monitor and adjust slip properties
- 2.4 Transfer product to drying racks, conveyor or trucks
- 2.5 Record production data
3. Rectify routine problems
- 3.1 Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
- 3.2 Maintain records and log books of equipment operations
- 3.3 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
4. Control hazards
- 4.1 Identify hazards in the slip casting area
- 4.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
- 4.3 Implement measures to control those risks
No information
No information
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH65 | PMC552020 | Operate slip casting equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDJ6 | CUA30520 | Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| BOI9 | CUA30525 | Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| BGU8 | CUA20420 | Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| BGU3 | CUA40620 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| BOI3 | CUA40625 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| BAN8 | MSM30116 | Certificate III in Process Manufacturing | Qualification |
| CDJ4 | CUA31120 | Certificate III in Visual Arts | Qualification |
| BGS4 | CUA20720 | Certificate II in Visual Arts | Qualification |
| BOE7 | CUA31125 | Certificate III in Visual Arts | Qualification |
| BGR8 | CUA41320 | Certificate IV in Visual Arts | Qualification |