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Operate manual glazing equipment

Operate manual glazing equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552021
State Code
BAH64
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
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 operate manual glazing equipment as typically used in the production of clay and ceramic products. It applies to a wide range of products, such as cups, saucers, tiles, bricks, bathroom fittings and insulators. The glazing may be done in a large production context or in a smaller craft context. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to prepare materials and equipment, use the equipment to decorate and apply glaze to products and rectify routine problems. This unit of competency does not apply to forming, drying or firing of products, or the setting up of automatic glazing equipment.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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare glazing and decorating equipment
  • 1.1 Determine glazing and decorating requirements from production schedule
  • 1.2 Adjust equipment as required
  • 1.3 Connect glaze or surface materials to glazing and decorating equipment
  • 1.4 Check equipment operation and safety specifications
2 Apply glaze or surface materials to formed products
  • 2.1 Set up glaze application for operation
  • 2.2 Apply glaze to produce the specified thickness
  • 2.3 Recover excess or spilt glaze for treatment or recycling
  • 2.4 Shut down and unload equipment at conclusion of glazing to procedures, ensuring that products are stored in the appropriate area
3 Print fired products
  • 3.1 Operate printing equipment to produce a correctly registered decoration
  • 3.2 Report printing equipment faults to the designated person
  • 3.3 Shut down and unload equipment at conclusion of printing to specifications, ensuring that products are stored in the appropriate area
4 Repair glaze faults
  • 4.1 Apply glaze repair techniques to produce a properly finished product
  • 4.2 Remove all glaze faults
  • 4.3 Re-glaze repaired area with the specified glaze
  • 4.4 Clear work area at the conclusion of the glaze repairing to procedures
  • 4.5 Store products in the appropriate area
5 Rectify routine problems
  • 5.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Determine and rectify fault causes according to procedures
  • 5.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes according to procedures
  • 5.4 Complete appropriate records and log books of equipment operations to meet procedures
  • 5.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
6 Control hazards
  • 6.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 6.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 6.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 6.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA919 PMC552021C Operate manual glazing equipment Unit of competency