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Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations

Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD235
State Code
BAJ26
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply materials and process knowledge to the operation of the equipment, processes, materials and end product, so that work procedures and quality requirements can be met. It applies to workers in any sector of the industry.This unit of competency applies to operators who maintain an overview of the production process, collect and prepare materials for the production process and observe and make judgements about the end product. They also recognise routine and non-routine production 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 Determine production requirements
  • 1.1 Follow workplace documentation requirements relating to production processes
  • 1.2 Check job sheets for work to be done
  • 1.3 Identify the priority in which jobs will be done
  • 1.4 Identify and locate the materials to be used and their physical forms
  • 1.5 Acquire necessary equipment and tools and identify appropriate work checking procedures
  • 1.6 Identify and follow safety requirements for the materials and process to be employed
2 Follow production process
  • 2.1 Follow procedures for the production process
  • 2.2 Identify the critical parts of the production process
  • 2.3 Identify and apply the operating principles behind the equipment to be used
3 Identify product features
  • 3.1 Inspect products for compliance with quality specifications
  • 3.2 Identify products in terms of end purpose and relationship to workplace production output and economic value
  • 3.3 Relate features of products to the production process
4 Store equipment, materials and product
  • 4.1 Follow the correct workplace procedures and safety precautions for the storage of equipment, materials and products
  • 4.2 Identify and separate incompatible materials in accordance with workplace procedures and practices
  • 4.3 Ensure equipment is cleaned prior to return to storage
  • 4.4 Dispose of waste materials through approved means or product recycling
5 Correct routine production and product faults
  • 5.1 Identify production faults
  • 5.2 Identify the causes of production faults
  • 5.3 Identify product faults
  • 5.4 Identify the causes of product faults
  • 5.5 Take appropriate remedial action to correct the fault
6 Follow shutdown procedures
  • 6.1 Differentiate between routine and emergency shutdown situations and procedures
  • 6.2 Demonstrate the procedures to be followed in an emergency shutdown of the process
  • 6.3 Demonstrate the alert procedures required in an emergency shutdown of the process
  • 6.4 Follow the appropriate procedures for routine shutdowns
  • 6.5 Notify appropriate personnel of shutdowns
  • 6.6 Complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7569 PMBPROD235C Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB15 PMBPROD235E Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations Unit of competency