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Operate open flame moulding equipment

Operate open flame moulding equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD284
State Code
BAI95
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate open flame moulding equipment.This competency applies to operators who are required to carry out pre-start, start and stop procedures; monitor and adjust the equipment; maintain feed; 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 procedures
  • 1.2 Recognise hazards and adopt steps required to ensure safety
  • 1.3 Identify quantity and quality of product required and any special requirements
  • 1.4 Examine process control cards to identify adjustments and operating parameters
  • 1.5 Identify procedures for obtaining raw materials
  • 1.6 Check with supervisor/appropriate person if requirements are not in accordance with usual practice
2 Conduct pre-start checks as required
  • 2.1 Check safety gates and guards are in position and working
  • 2.2 Check set-up speed and ratios for rotation according to specification sheets
  • 2.3 Check raw materials for conformity to specifications
  • 2.4 Undertake other pre-start checks in accordance with procedures
3 Operate equipment
  • 3.1 Start machine safely and correctly when required
  • 3.2 Check product/process is within required limits
  • 3.3 Collect products and store as required
  • 3.4 Check mould to ensure it is rotating on axes at correct speed
  • 3.5 Monitor control panel in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  • 3.6 Check product is in specification/to required quality standard
  • 3.7 Maintain supply of materials as required
  • 3.8 Complete logs and records when required
  • 3.9 Collect and reprocess/discard scrap/trim and other materials in accordance with procedures
  • 3.10 Clean up equipment and work area in accordance with procedures
  • 3.11 Shut down machine safely and correctly in accordance with procedures/work instructions
4 Resolve routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify likely faults that occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
  • 4.4 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7601 PMBPROD284B Operate open flame moulding equipment Unit of competency