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Produce compounded materials

Produce compounded materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD352E
State Code
ODB63
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate, control and optimise compounding processes.This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to the practical skills to operate compounding equipment, and produce compounded materials as a batch process that is fundamental to the rubber moulding sector. An operator at this level is expected to be able to set up non-routine or new compounded batch production jobs and manage or supervise routine 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. Plan work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify requirements from job specifications
  • 1.2 Identify equipment and processes required for production and upstream and downstream operations from job specifications
  • 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and controlling hazards
  • 1.4 Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls
  • 1.5 Identify checks and testing processes required for equipment, materials, quality and production management
  • 1.6 Identify housekeeping and waste management strategies to collect excess, discarded or nonconforming materials to be disposed of, recycled or reprocessed according to workplace procedures
2. Start up compounding equipment
  • 2.1 Verify equipment requirements against job requirements
  • 2.2 Set production process according to equipment and work requirements, and adjust process to optimise output based on selected materials
  • 2.3 Set up and adjust compounding equipment production line settings to meet equipment and job specifications
  • 2.4 Verify materials are correct against job specifications
  • 2.5 Set up date, batch and materials markings according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Undertake other pre-startup checks according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
3. Operate and make adjustments to compounding equipment
  • 3.1 Start up and operate compounder process, and make adjustments to settings to meet job specifications
  • 3.2 Ensure process is operating according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Follow checking and testing processes to assess if output meets job specifications and quality standards, and apply strategies for managing nonconforming outputs
  • 3.4 Maintain continuity of process to support production
  • 3.5 Accurately complete logs and records
  • 3.6 Apply waste management strategies according to workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Clean work area, and clean, adjust and lubricate machine/equipment, according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.8 Pause or stop machine cycle in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
4. Shut down compounder
  • 4.1 Determine type of shutdown and process to be followed from equipment instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Purge machine using appropriate methods and materials
  • 4.3 Shut down equipment according to equipment instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Complete equipment clean-up and post-production adjustments in readiness for next startup, according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Put guards, locks and notices in place to prevent inadvertent startup
  • 4.6 Accurately complete workplace shutdown documentation
5. Anticipate and solve process control variances
  • 5.1 Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
  • 5.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 5.3 Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
  • 5.4 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAI42 PMBPROD352 Produce compounded materials Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGP1 PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification