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Analyse equipment performance

Analyse equipment performance

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH501
State Code
BAH97
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse and verify equipment performance. It applies to equipment that uses screws and dies/tools as typically used in extrusion, injection moulding and blow moulding.This unit of competency applies to experienced technicians or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of materials, process, equipment and problem solving in order to set up and operate performance verification trials, determine actual compared to theoretical performance of equipment and equipment components, and make recommendations based on the results. This unit of competency may be contextualised to analyse the performance of equipment that does not use screws and dies/tools, however, both the theoretical/mathematical and practical analysis of the process at a level equivalent to a screw/die analysis must be included.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine theoretical performance
  • 1.1 Identify item of plant and plant component to be analysed
  • 1.2 Locate and interpret design specification
  • 1.3 Identify process materials being processed/to be processed during verification trial
  • 1.4 Determine process material properties under process conditions
  • 1.5 Calculate theoretical performance of component with that material under those conditions
2 Conduct trial
  • 2.1 Design verification trial to be compatible with theoretical analysis
  • 2.2 Determine measurements needed from trial to yield required data
  • 2.3 Select equipment suitable to give required measurements
  • 2.4 Arrange for verification trial with relevant process personnel
  • 2.5 Set up required measurement equipment
  • 2.6 Supervise trial and ensure trial conditions are appropriate
  • 2.7 Collect trial data for analysis
3 Verify performance of component
  • 3.1 Compare theoretical with actual performance
  • 3.2 Determine significance of variation between theoretical and actual performance
  • 3.3 Investigate any suspicious results and take appropriate action
4 Recommend required action
  • 4.1 Determine appropriate action to bring performance to desired level
  • 4.2 Initiate the corrective action to procedures
  • 4.3 Determine measures to increase equipment productivity
  • 4.4 Re-check performance after corrective action is implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7695 PMBTECH501B Analyse equipment performance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA76 PMBTECH501E Analyse equipment performance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCU8 PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology Qualification
BCT8 PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology Qualification