Unit of competency Outline
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Design and prepare models, moulds and dies
Design and prepare models, moulds and dies
Unit of competency
National Code
PMC554020D
PMC554020D
State Code
WA969
WA969
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2010
Field of Education
030301 - Chemical Engineering
Original Release Date
14/10/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the design and preparation of models, moulds, and dies, and includes the preparation of cases and frames.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design and make models
- 1.1. Establish model design from drawings, originals or in consultation with the customer
- 1.2. Select and prepare appropriate materials for model construction
- 1.3. Make models ensuring the final product is to specification, and shrinkage is allowed for
2. Set up and produce block moulds
- 2.1. Select appropriate model to meet specification
- 2.2. Determine required sections and parting lines
- 2.3. Check mould meets occupational health and safety (OHS) needs
- 2.4. Mix materials as required
- 2.5. Fill mould with mould material as required
- 2.6. Remove mould from model when required strength has been achieved
- 2.7. Finish mould to specifications and register correctly
3. Prepare cases and frames
- 3.1. Consult manufacturing schedule to determine type of mould to be made
- 3.2. Select appropriate frame or frames
- 3.3. Mix materials as required
- 3.4. Fill block mould
- 3.5. Remove block mould from the case and frame when required strength has been obtained
- 3.6. Register and date cases according to procedures
- 3.7. Prepare block mould for use
4. Prepare and make working moulds
- 4.1. Select the appropriate case/frame
- 4.2. Mix and pour mould material as required
- 4.3. Remove mould from model when required strength has been obtained
- 4.4. Finish and register moulds to procedures
- 4.5. Stack and dry moulds to procedures
- 4.6. Store moulds to procedures
5. Prepare dies
- 5.1. Consult manufacturing schedule to determine type of die to be made
- 5.2. Select and prepare required master die
- 5.3. Mix and pour die material as required
- 5.4. Remove die from master die when required strength has been obtained
- 5.5. Mark and finish dies to enterprise specifications
- 5.6. Cure and store dies to procedures
6. Respond to problems
- 6.1. Identify possible routine and non-routine problems in the equipment or process
- 6.2. Determine problems needing action
- 6.3. Determine possible fault causes
- 6.4. Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
- 6.5. Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Materials
Materials may include:
additives
body materials
epoxy resins
metal strapping
plaster
plastic
release agents
rubber
slip
timber
water
Equipment
Equipment may include:
block moulds and working moulds
cases and frames
hand and power tools
jigs and fixtures
master dies
mixing equipment
models
weighing equipment
OHS
The identification and control of hazards and the application of OHS are to be in accordance with current, applicable legislation and regulations, and company procedures. All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Materials
Materials may include:
additives
body materials
epoxy resins
metal strapping
plaster
plastic
release agents
rubber
slip
timber
water
Equipment
Equipment may include:
block moulds and working moulds
cases and frames
hand and power tools
jigs and fixtures
master dies
mixing equipment
models
weighing equipment
OHS
The identification and control of hazards and the application of OHS are to be in accordance with current, applicable legislation and regulations, and company procedures. All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
OHS requirements are met
quality improvement techniques are applied
emergency procedures are understood and applied
waste is minimised.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.
Method of assessment
This unit has no prerequisite competencies.
Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
OHS requirements are met
quality improvement techniques are applied
emergency procedures are understood and applied
waste is minimised.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.
Method of assessment
This unit has no prerequisite competencies.
Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA780 | PMCOPS420C | Design and prepare models, moulds and dies | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH15 | PMC554020 | Design and prepare models, moulds and dies | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W750 | PMC40110 | Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |
| D688 | MSA40311 | Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing | Qualification |
| BAM7 | MSM40116 | Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing | Qualification |