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Make moulds for formed products

Make moulds for formed products

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD330
State Code
BAI56
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
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make moulds and patterns as used for the manufacture of thermoformed and similar products.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators, technicians or those in similar roles who are required to convert specifications into a plan for the mould or pattern, construct and trial the mould/pattern, make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity and solve problems within area of responsibility. This unit of competency applies to an operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The 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 Plan own work requirements
  • 1.1 Interpret plans, designs or product specifications
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements from job specifications
  • 1.3 Identify quantity and quality of materials required
  • 1.4 Identify tools, equipment and workspace required to complete project
2 Plan mould construction
  • 2.1 Plan sequence of operations
  • 2.2 Have design approved as necessary according to enterprise specifications
  • 2.3 Organise workspace
  • 2.4 Plan for disposal of waste material
  • 2.5 Assemble required personal protective equipment (PPE)
3 Construct moulds or patterns
  • 3.1 Construct initial rough assembly
  • 3.2 Establish shape to project dimensions
  • 3.3 Apply filler/surfacer materials
  • 3.4 Finish to required standard
  • 3.5 Provide vacuum/vent passages
4 Produce sample product from moulds
  • 4.1 Produce test sample products
  • 4.2 Check dimensions and finish against specifications
  • 4.3 Check and correct any faults
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
W7642 PMBPROD330A Make moulds for formed products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB58 PMBPROD330E Make moulds for thermoformed products Unit of competency