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Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites

Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH404
State Code
BAI02
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to laminate or lay-up special-purpose chemical resistant/fire retardant composite products. It applies to the making of a resistant/retardant laminate in a factory environment on a mould or the laying up of a composite surface on a substrate, such as a tank surface.This competency applies to advanced operators, technicians or those in similar roles who are required to confirm the product specifications, decide on suitable materials and processes to meet specifications, and solve process and materials and problems.This unit of competency applies to a person 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 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 Confirm product specifications
  • 1.1 Confirm the conditions of use of the desired composite product
  • 1.2 Confirm the required specification of the desired composite product
  • 1.3 Determine any other special requirements of the desired composite product
  • 1.4 Obtain client sign-off of specification/requirements
2 Select appropriate materials/process to produce the desired composite product
  • 2.1 Identify the laminate properties suitable for the job
  • 2.2 Select the appropriate resin, matrix and other materials
  • 2.3 Select the process to be used to make product
  • 2.4 Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
  • 2.5 Make trial samples where required and test or arrange testing of samples as required
  • 2.6 Check suitability of combination of materials and process to meet all end use requirement
  • 2.7 Complete pre-start checks
3 Lay up or mould the laminate
  • 3.1 Prepare and apply mould release to the mould surface if required
  • 3.2 Clean and prepare structure surface for adhesion if required
  • 3.3 Apply laminate materials to the mould or to the structure as required
  • 3.4 Inspect/test the laminate surface as required
  • 3.5 Make adjustments to remedy faults and nonconformity as required
  • 3.6 Adjust process to minimise scrap and waste
  • 3.7 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
4 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 4.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 4.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 4.3 Determine possible fault causes
  • 4.4 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 4.5 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to designated person, with possible causes
  • 4.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7692 PMBTECH404B Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB47 PMBTECH404E Mould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties Unit of competency