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Set up and prepare for batch production

Set up and prepare for batch production

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPREP301E
State Code
ODB22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
13
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare materials and equipment for production in plastics and rubber polymer processing with batch, one-off or non-standard production lots.This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to both the universal set-up and preparation program, and more specifically the rotational moulding (rotomoulding) process and similar polymer sectors, as it is an exemplar of batch production set-up techniques.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select equipment and materials
  • 1.1 Identify equipment and materials requirements from job specifications
  • 1.2 Identify special tooling requirements and set up according to job and equipment specifications
  • 1.3 Identify production objectives and timelines from job specifications
  • 1.4 Verify product specifications from product request
  • 1.5 Plan work processes, noting key quality characteristics, check points and activities where other personnel will be involved
2. Prepare tools, equipment and materials
  • 2.1 Source required tools and equipment from workplace storage
  • 2.2 Ensure required materials are correctly located for commencement of production
3. Set up and check production process
  • 3.1 Set production process including work process plan to meet requirements
  • 3.2 Set machine control parameters according to machine and job specifications
  • 3.3 Obtain clearances from appropriate personnel for production to commence
  • 3.4 Start up equipment and check function and performance against expected standards
  • 3.5 Adjust equipment control settings provisionally according to equipment specifications
  • 3.6 Check process control settings and materials performance against job specifications and expected output quality
  • 3.7 Record production process data including required adjustments within specification ranges according to workplace documentation requirements
4. Anticipate and solve process control variances
  • 4.1 Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
  • 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 4.3 Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
  • 4.4 Identify possible system or process improvements and make recommendations to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ41 PMBPREP301 Set up and prepare for production Unit of competency