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Analyse equipment performance

Analyse equipment performance

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH501E
State Code
ODA76
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
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse and verify equipment performance. It applies to equipment that uses screws and dies/tools used in extrusion, injection moulding and blow moulding.This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team. The unit principally refers to both the theoretical/mathematical and practical analysis of the process and, if contextualised, must be aimed at a level equivalent to a screw or die analysis.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine theoretical performance
  • 1.1 Identify item of plant or plant component to be analysed
  • 1.2 Locate and interpret design specification for expected product output
  • 1.3 Identify process materials to be processed during verification trial from job specifications
  • 1.4 Determine process material properties under process conditions from job specifications
  • 1.5 Calculate theoretical performance of component with that material under those conditions
2. Conduct trial
  • 2.1 Design verification trial that is compatible with theoretical analysis
  • 2.2 Determine measurements needed from trial to yield required data
  • 2.3 Select and set up equipment suitable to give required measurements
  • 2.4 Arrange for verification trial with relevant process personnel
  • 2.5 Supervise trial and ensure trial conditions are appropriate
  • 2.6 Collect trial data for analysis
3. Analyse results
  • 3.1 Compare theoretical performance with actual results and determine the significance of variances
  • 3.2 Verify validity of results indicating variance and take action on verified variances
4. Recommend required action
  • 4.1 Determine appropriate actions to bring performance to desired level
  • 4.2 Initiate corrective actions according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Determine other measures that will increase equipment productivity
  • 4.4 Recheck performance after corrective action is implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH97 PMBTECH501 Analyse equipment performance Unit of competency