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Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products

Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD360
State Code
BAI35
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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 operate and adjust centrifugal casting equipment to produce polyurethane product. This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to plan the casting operations, test and confirm settings, monitor equipment operation, 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 advanced 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 Prepare to centrifugally cast polyurethane materials
  • 1.1 Interpret materials specifications
  • 1.2 Identify required materials, including additives and curatives
  • 1.3 Identify required equipment, including handling, control and material preparation equipment
  • 1.4 Identify materials and process hazards and plan for their elimination
  • 1.5 Locate and make ready appropriate safety equipment
2 Plan centrifugal casting operations
  • 2.1 Confirm product and process parameters
  • 2.2 Ensure environmental controls are valid and in place according to operational procedures
  • 2.3 Identify product to be made and calculate quantity of material required to produce product of correct shape and physical dimensions
  • 2.4 Determine product colour and obtain appropriate agents
  • 2.5 Plan the sequence of events from availability of the material to stripping of the final product
  • 2.6 Obtain appropriate mould coating and releasing agents
3 Set up and check centrifugal casting equipment
  • 3.1 Inspect and set up centrifugal casting equipment
  • 3.2 Ensure that mould is secured or adequately restrained to prevent separation of mould and rotational equipment
  • 3.3 Test run horizontal cylindrical moulds to ensure vibration free running
  • 3.4 Ensure work area is clean and free from hazards, and check operational sequence and procedures, particularly work health and safety (WHS) procedures, codes and practices
  • 3.5 Test and confirm that equipment control settings, stop and emergency stop functions are operational
  • 3.6 Test run rotational equipment to assess equipment conformance to specification
4 Centrifugally cast polyurethane products
  • 4.1 Follow the planned sequence and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Ensure equipment operating temperature, time and rotational speed are within specification
  • 4.3 Pour materials at the appropriate rate per minute, angle and quantity using necessary aids and assistance to ensure pour is completed within required times and distribution requirements and using techniques to prevent excessive aeration
  • 4.4 Check product quality, including thickness, weight and product integrity, against specifications
  • 4.5 Demould and check products and place in holding areas
  • 4.6 Deal with material waste and scrap in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.7 Store unused materials, clean up equipment, apply lubricants, make adjustments and manage waste in accordance with workplace procedures
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
W7659 PMBPROD360B Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB44 PMBPROD360E Produce polyurethane products using centrifugal casting 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