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Construct jigs and fixtures

Construct jigs and fixtures

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD357
State Code
BAI41
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
52
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to construct jigs and fixtures as typically used in the manufacture of plastics and other polymer products.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to plan the construction of jigs and fixtures, construct and check/test them, make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity 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 experienced 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 the purpose of the jigs and fixtures
  • 1.1 Identify the purpose of the jigs and fixtures
  • 1.2 Identify the performance requirements of the jigs and fixtures
  • 1.3 Establish the service life of the jigs and fixtures
  • 1.4 Establish availability of sample products, prototypes or existing jigs and fixtures for the specified duty
2 Plan construction of jigs and fixtures
  • 2.1 Produce a plan for the jigs and fixtures
  • 2.2 Have design approved as necessary
  • 2.3 Plan all steps of the production of the jigs and fixtures, noting check points for measurements and tests
  • 2.4 Locate a suitable work area
3 Set up equipment, tools and materials
  • 3.1 Clear and set up work area
  • 3.2 Identify and locate materials for the construction of the jigs and fixtures
  • 3.3 Identify and locate sample products, prototypes or existing jigs and fixtures associated with the duty
4 Construct jigs and fixtures
  • 4.1 Construct jigs and fixtures
  • 4.2 Check dimensions, structural strength and operability are to the specifications or design
  • 4.3 Install jigs and fixtures to the production area and recheck features to the requirements
  • 4.4 Modify the jigs and fixtures to suit the requirements
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 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 5.5 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 5.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7657 PMBPROD357C Construct jigs and fixtures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB49 PMBPROD357E Construct jigs and fixtures 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