Unit of competency Outline

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Fabricate materials

Fabricate materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD245
State Code
BAJ18
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to fabricate materials into specified shape. It applies to materials that are commonly fabricated in the plastics, rubber and cablemaking industry.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to interpret designs or other specifications, select and prepare tools and materials, perform fabrication 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 Interpret plans, patterns, designs or specifications
  • 1.4 Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
  • 1.5 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
  • 1.6 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements
  • 1.7 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
  • 1.8 Complete logs and records as required
2 Conduct pre-start checks as required
  • 2.1 Set up tools, jigs, fixtures and equipment ready for production
  • 2.2 Identify materials, patterns and consumables required
  • 2.3 Ensure safety equipment is available and fit for use
  • 2.4 Identify non-conformances and report as required
3 Form materials to shape
  • 3.1 Arrange materials in order prior to forming
  • 3.2 Form material into shape, using required fixing or joining methods, to procedures
  • 3.3 Measure and check product to specifications, making adjustments as required
  • 3.4 Trim and finish joints and fabricated product as required
4 Respond to routine problems in accordance with 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
W7577 PMBPROD245C Fabricate materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB53 PMBPROD245E Fabricate products with rubber or plastics Unit of competency