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Produce welded plastics materials

Produce welded plastics materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD387
State Code
BAI20
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to produce welded plastics materials. It applies to sequenced or continuous welding of plastic pipe, sheet or film.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to set up welding equipment; weld materials to specification; make adjustments to correct materials, equipment or process variations; and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work 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 Identify required materials and equipment
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan
  • 1.2 Identify quantity and quality of product required and any special requirements, including welding specifications
  • 1.3 Interpret plans, patterns, designs or product specifications
  • 1.4 Recognise hazards and steps required to ensure safety
  • 1.5 Plan welding operations for a sequence or continuous process to ensure work follows a logical procedure
  • 1.6 Examine process requirements to identify suitability of plastic materials for specified welding operations
2 Set up welding equipment and materials for sequence or continuous operation
  • 2.1 Set up tools and equipment ready for production
  • 2.2 Locate materials, components and consumables
  • 2.3 Ensure safety equipment is available and fit for use
  • 2.4 Identify non-conformances and take required action
3 Prepare plastic materials or components for welding in a sequence or continuous operation
  • 3.1 Assemble components for welding processes
  • 3.2 Take required action to ensure welding process is suitable for the materials being used
4 Weld to specification
  • 4.1 Organise materials for sequence or continuous production
  • 4.2 Weld materials to specification using appropriate welding techniques and conditions
5 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 5.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 5.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 5.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 5.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 5.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7674 PMBPROD387B Produce welded plastics materials Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCT3 PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification
BCU0 PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology Qualification