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Analyse refractory failures

Analyse refractory failures

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC554091
State Code
BAH13
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse refractory failures to determine failure mode.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to identify and analyse failure mode, organise simple testwork programs and make recommendations based on evidence.This unit of competency applies to technician applying specialised theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require autonomy, discretion and judgement. The person may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with customers, installers, engineers and technical experts, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish the suitability of resources
  • 1.1 Check all information conforms with resources
  • 1.2 Record discrepancies in information
  • 1.3 Report any inaccuracies in information to the person in charge
  • 1.4 Identify and select materials, components, tools and equipment
2 Analyse failure modes
  • 2.1 Identify spalling modes
  • 2.2 Identify corrosion mode
  • 2.3 Identify abrasion modes
  • 2.4 Identify impact/compression/tensile modes
3 Undertake forensic procedures
  • 3.1 Plan required investigation
  • 3.2 Specify required testwork/analyses
  • 3.3 Interpret test results
  • 3.4 Formulate simple reports
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA971 PMC554091B Analyse refractory failures Unit of competency