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Operate a chopper gun to lay-up composites

Operate a chopper gun to lay-up composites

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD280E
State Code
ODB56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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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
30
Description
This unit describes the applied skills and knowledge required to lay-up polymer-matrix laminates using a manual chopper gun.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to an operator consistently applying introductory-level knowledge and workplace procedures to mechanical wet lay-up techniques, with operator control of the lay-up process.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 requirements from job specifications
  • 1.2 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
2. Conduct pre-startup checks
  • 2.1 Check safety equipment and guards are in position and working according to equipment specifications
  • 2.2 Check operation of chopper gun against equipment specifications to ensure readiness for use
  • 2.3 Check moulds for cracks, chips, marks and cleanliness
  • 2.4 Verify materials, including fibre preforms, resins, additives and release agents, are correct against job specifications
  • 2.5 Undertake other pre-startup checks according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
3. Operate chopper gun equipment
  • 3.1 Start equipment safely and correctly according to equipment instructions
  • 3.2 Check process is operating within required limits to meet job requirements
  • 3.3 Check output meets specifications and quality standards
  • 3.4 Monitor and maintain supply of materials to support operation of equipment
  • 3.5 Collect and store products and store according to job specifications
  • 3.6 Accurately complete logs and records
  • 3.7 Apply waste management strategies to collect and segregate scrap, trim, waste and other materials according to workplace requirements
  • 3.8 Clean equipment and work area according to workplace procedures
  • 3.9 Pause or stop equipment cycle in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
4. Respond to process control variances
  • 4.1 Recognise and log process control variances and their causes
  • 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 4.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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