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Fabricate polymer products

Fabricate polymer products

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMOPS202
State Code
AXO34
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to fabricate products using polymer materials to a specified shape and resolve routine problems using defined procedure. This unit of competency applies to operators who are involved in the fabrication of polymer materials, typically sheet, pipe or rod, into specified shapes, and applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members.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
  • 1.2 Check materials and equipment meet requirements for job
  • 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 Identify hazards associated with the job and apply appropriate hazard controls
  • 1.7 Complete records as required
2 Conduct pre-fabrication operations as required
  • 2.1 Set up tools, jigs, fixtures and equipment ready for job
  • 2.2 Identify materials, patterns and consumables required
  • 2.3 Check hazard controls are operational and appropriate
  • 2.4 Mark out/lay out job for fabrication taking account of directional properties of polymer as appropriate
  • 2.5 Undertake other pre-fabrication requirements in accordance with procedures
  • 2.6 Identify non-conformances and report to appropriate personnel
3 Form materials to shape
  • 3.1 Arrange materials in order prior to forming
  • 3.2 Form and fix material into shape as required
  • 3.3 Measure and check product is to specifications, making adjustments as required
  • 3.4 Trim and finish joints and fabricated product as required
4 Resolve routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify likely faults that occur during the operation/task
  • 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Ensure appropriate records are maintained
  • 4.4 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7271 MSAPMOPS202A Fabricate polymer materials Unit of competency