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Operate equipment to blend/mix materials

Operate equipment to blend/mix materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552002
State Code
BAH73
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to select and blend/mix materials using blending/mixing and ancillary equipment.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to select the correct type and quantity of materials, set up and operate equipment, monitor the process, rectify routine problems and conduct routine maintenance.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.Where manual handling forms part of the work the operator will also require competency in PMBHAN103 Shift materials safely by hand. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine blend/mix requirements
  • 1.1 Check work schedule/job specification/job card
  • 1.2 Identify customer requirements and set parameters in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.3 Select correct type and quantity of materials
  • 1.4 Meet all special requirements and specifications
  • 1.5 Identify any material handling problems and take action in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.6 Update material records as appropriate
2 Control hazards
  • 2.1 Identify hazards from the materials
  • 2.2 Identify other hazards in blending/mixing work area
  • 2.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 2.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
3 Blend/mix materials
  • 3.1 Set up, start and operate blending/mixing equipment as required by specifications and standard procedures
  • 3.2 Prepare and add materials to blender/mixer as required by specification and standard procedures
  • 3.3 Check that materials prepared match requirements
  • 3.4 Use ancillary equipment, as required, according to standard procedures
  • 3.5 Ensure equipment is operated in accordance with established enterprise procedures
  • 3.6 Blend/mix materials to obtain required results
4 Monitor and record operation
  • 4.1 Monitor equipment performance in accordance with work instructions and manufacturer specifications
  • 4.2 Monitor non-conforming product against customer specifications
  • 4.3 Adjust and control equipment to ensure correct product quality
  • 4.4 Complete final inspection checks
  • 4.5 Complete appropriate records and logs
5 Rectify routine problems
  • 5.1 Recognise any faults that occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  • 5.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  • 5.4 Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
  • 5.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
6 Maintain blending/mixing plant and area
  • 6.1 Keep area and equipment clean and in good order
  • 6.2 Unload and shut down equipment as required
  • 6.3 Respond to routine faults according to enterprise procedures
  • 6.4 Report non-routine faults according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA910 PMC552002C Operate equipment to blend/mix materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF94 MSMPMC302 Operate equipment to blend/mix materials Unit of competency