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Perform advanced plastic processing

Perform advanced plastic processing

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM07026
State Code
OAW29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to produce products using advanced plastic processing equipment.It relates to operations where the output of the machine or process can be varied at the discretion of the operator and where recognition/rectification skills are applied based upon product/material/process knowledge to achieve specified outcomes.Where operational maintenance is required to be performed unit MEM07001 Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment should also be selected.When production packaging and labelling of the finished goods or product is required unit MEM11006 Perform production packaging should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions, including machine or process selection and settings
2 Conduct pre-start checks
  • 2.1 Check safety equipment and guards for correct position and operation
  • 2.2 Undertake programmed operational maintenance according to procedures
  • 2.3 Undertake pre-start checks to SOPs
  • 2.4 Verify the match of task requirements against equipment, raw material and tooling
3 Operate machine or process
  • 3.1 Start up machine or process in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.2 Operate machine or process in accordance with job instructions
  • 3.3 Load components/feed stock and maintain consistent with production requirements
  • 3.4 Unload machine or process output using appropriate manual handling techniques
  • 3.5 Handle machine or process output and store in a manner not likely to cause damage
  • 3.6 Record production data to SOPs
4 Monitor machine or process
  • 4.1 Monitor machine or process for safe and correct operation
  • 4.2 Follow emergency procedures in accordance with SOPs
5 Recognise and rectify deviations and faults in product/output, raw material/feed stock, tooling and machine or process
  • 5.1 Recognise faults/deviations from standard operating procedures, job sheets or other documentation
  • 5.2 Rectify faults/deviations in accordance with SOPs, job sheets or other documentation
  • 5.3 Adjust machine or process settings within parameters, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5371 MEM07026B Perform advanced plastic processing Unit of competency