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Operate glass melting process

Operate glass melting process

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552040
State Code
BAH57
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (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
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate primary melting furnaces and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. It applies to a large production context where the melting process is used to melt, refine or condition raw material to produce glass for forming processes or to form products directly from the melting furnace. This unit of competency does not apply to secondary processes, the softening of already made glass or the production of scientific glass. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to start up and shut down the equipment, monitor and adjust process parameters, perform test procedures and identify and rectify routine problems.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 Prepare the melting equipment
  • 1.1 Establish production program and melting guidelines from the job specifications/work instructions
  • 1.2 Conduct furnace pre-start procedures according to enterprise procedure checklist
  • 1.3 Ensure furnace start-up function complies with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.4 Ensure glass melting equipment is operated in accordance with established enterprise procedures
2 Test furnace back-up equipment
  • 2.1 Make sure furnace back-up equipment test schedule is maintained
  • 2.2 Conduct back-up equipment test procedures to meet specific enterprise requirements
3 Melt raw materials
  • 3.1 Interpret the molten glass mix and required furnace operation from job specifications
  • 3.2 Melt glass and monitor furnace and other operating parameters in accordance with established enterprise procedures
4 Monitor and interpret data and adjust operation
  • 4.1 Monitor instruments and control panels, and interpret test results for fluctuations, variations and trends
  • 4.2 Monitor plant and process and deduce conditions of materials in process and products being made
  • 4.3 Determine appropriate action to improve process operation
  • 4.4 Adjust furnace controls to ensure glass melt parameters are maintained to job specifications
  • 4.5 Check that process operation has improved
  • 4.6 Continue analysing data and making adjustments until desired level of process operation is achieved and product is within specifications in accordance with work instructions
5 Rectify problems
  • 5.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with established enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with established enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet enterprise requirements
  • 5.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
6 Control hazards
  • 6.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 6.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 6.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 6.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA926 PMC552040C Operate glass melting process Unit of competency