Unit of competency Outline
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Operate pultrusion equipment
Operate pultrusion equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD292B
PMBPROD292B
State Code
W7606
W7606
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2008
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
08/12/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This competency covers the operation of pultrusion equipment for composite products and the resolving of routine problems to procedure in the production process.
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(s).
- 1.3 Recognise requirements which many not be in accordance with usual practice.
- 1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice.
- 1.5 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements.
- 1.6 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action.
- 1.7 Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures.
2. Conduct pre-operational checks as required.
- 2.1 Check safety equipment is in place and working.
- 2.2 Check moulds, closures and fittings to procedures.
- 2.3 Check moulds for cracks, chips, marks and cleanliness.
- 2.4 Check materials including fibres, resins, additives and release agents are correct.
- 2.5 Undertake other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures.
3. Operate equipment in accordance with procedures.
- 3.1 Check process is operating within required limits.
- 3.2 Check product is in specification and to required quality standard.
- 3.3 Ensure product is consistently ready for next operation.
- 3.4 Maintain supply of material(s) as required.
- 3.5 Complete logs and records as required.
- 3.6 Collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials as required.
- 3.7 Keep equipment and work area clean.
- 3.8 Pause machine cycle and perform emergency stop, 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.
- 4.3 Log problems as required.
- 4.4 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to the operation of pultrusion equipment used to manufacture formed composite products.
It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
pultrusion equipment, dies, feed and product handling gear
controller, such as PLC if fitted
hand tools used in the this process
material loading equipment used for loading of raw materials
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
spills
dusts/vapours
slip and fall (eg from spilled resin)
temperature (eg hot equipment or product)
hazardous substances, including resin and catalyst
moving equipment
manual handling hazards.
Problems
Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process problems may include:
equipment malfunction
variations in process conditions, especially temperature variations affecting cure rates
variations in materials and/or contamination of materials
die/tooling problems such as damage to die
variations in feed rates and pressures.
Typical product problems may, include routine pultrusion faults such as:
marks
poor surface finish
damage resulting from removal of product from mould
flow marks
poor colour dispersion
colour contamination.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to the operation of pultrusion equipment used to manufacture formed composite products.
It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
pultrusion equipment, dies, feed and product handling gear
controller, such as PLC if fitted
hand tools used in the this process
material loading equipment used for loading of raw materials
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
spills
dusts/vapours
slip and fall (eg from spilled resin)
temperature (eg hot equipment or product)
hazardous substances, including resin and catalyst
moving equipment
manual handling hazards.
Problems
Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process problems may include:
equipment malfunction
variations in process conditions, especially temperature variations affecting cure rates
variations in materials and/or contamination of materials
die/tooling problems such as damage to die
variations in feed rates and pressures.
Typical product problems may, include routine pultrusion faults such as:
marks
poor surface finish
damage resulting from removal of product from mould
flow marks
poor colour dispersion
colour contamination.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required skills and knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
apply the required skills and knowledge to operate pultrusion equipment.
apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
production standards are met consistently
problems are identified and appropriate action is taken (ie the problem is fixed or reported)
all safety procedures are followed.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on an industrial pultrusion machine(s)/equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
by using an appropriate, industrial pultrusion machine
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to routine problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
apply the required skills and knowledge to operate pultrusion equipment.
apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
production standards are met consistently
problems are identified and appropriate action is taken (ie the problem is fixed or reported)
all safety procedures are followed.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on an industrial pultrusion machine(s)/equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
by using an appropriate, industrial pultrusion machine
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to routine problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5645 | PMBPROD292A | Operate pultrusion equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAI90 | PMBPROD292 | Operate pultrusion equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W399 | PMB20107 | Certificate II in Polymer Processing | Qualification |
| W400 | PMB30107 | Certificate III in Polymer Processing | Qualification |
| W401 | PMB40107 | Certificate IV in Polymer Technology | Qualification |