Unit of competency Outline
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Fabricate materials
Fabricate materials
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD245C
PMBPROD245C
State Code
W7577
W7577
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2008
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
08/12/2008
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This competency covers the fabrication of materials to shape and the resolving of routine problems to procedure. It applies to materials from the plastics, rubber and cablemaking industry.
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 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.
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 unit includes the processes required to form materials into specified shapes, including cutting, bending, fixing, welding and finishing to component.
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:
power saws, jig saws, thermal cutting devices
drilling, riveting, bolting, stitching
hand tools as required
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
fibres, airborne and handled
sharp edges, swarf and scrap
manual handling
cut hazards
power tools, leads and power supplies
stationary and moving machinery, parts and components.
Problems
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
pattern incorrect
marking errors
wear and breakage
loss of power or drives
controller sequence, timer issues
sequencing problems.
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 unit includes the processes required to form materials into specified shapes, including cutting, bending, fixing, welding and finishing to component.
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:
power saws, jig saws, thermal cutting devices
drilling, riveting, bolting, stitching
hand tools as required
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
fibres, airborne and handled
sharp edges, swarf and scrap
manual handling
cut hazards
power tools, leads and power supplies
stationary and moving machinery, parts and components.
Problems
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
pattern incorrect
marking errors
wear and breakage
loss of power or drives
controller sequence, timer issues
sequencing problems.
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 the fabrication process
apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see thatfabrication production standards are met consistently.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur using industrial equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on an appropriate processing plant requiring demonstration of operation and emergency stop procedures
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to 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 of variables 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 the fabrication process
apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see thatfabrication production standards are met consistently.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur using industrial equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on an appropriate processing plant requiring demonstration of operation and emergency stop procedures
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to 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 of variables 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5617 | PMBPROD245B | Fabricate materials | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJ18 | PMBPROD245 | Fabricate materials | 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 |