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Produce electroplated products

Produce electroplated products

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD309
State Code
BAI74
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and adjust electroplating processes for rubber, plastic and other non-metallic components.This unit of competency applies to advanced operators who are required to start up and shut down electroplating equipment, 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 advanced 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 Plan own work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify equipment and processes used for production process and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Identify component, electrode and bath materials
  • 1.3 Recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control/minimisation methods
  • 1.4 Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls
  • 1.5 Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
  • 1.6 Identify materials, waste management and housekeeping needs
2 Check electroplating process set-up
  • 2.1 Determine equipment requirements
  • 2.2 Set process to specifications as required
  • 2.3 Set up and adjust bath conditions
  • 2.4 Check materials are correct
  • 2.5 Check racking, baskets or supports are as required
  • 2.6 Discard, or make adjustments to the process for, non-conforming materials
  • 2.7 Set up date, batch and materials markings to specifications, as required
  • 2.8 Complete other pre-start checks in accordance with procedures
3 Operate electroplating equipment
  • 3.1 Start equipment safely and correctly to procedures
  • 3.2 Load components to be plated onto racks, supports or fixtures
  • 3.3 Compare measures of plating deposition and quality against specifications
  • 3.4 Monitor controls, including operating temperatures, voltage/current relationships and plating time
  • 3.5 Record production data as required
  • 3.6 Shut down equipment safely and correctly to procedures
4 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 4.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 4.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 4.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 4.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 4.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7622 PMBPROD309C Produce electroplated products 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