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Operate resin infusion moulding equipment

Operate resin infusion moulding equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD291
State Code
BAI91
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate resin infusion moulding equipment to make composite parts. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to take product off mould table; prepare materials and moulds; check vacuum bags, infusion lines, closures and fittings; operate the equipment; and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working 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 Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from procedures
  • 1.2 Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job
  • 1.3 Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
  • 1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm non-standard job specifications
  • 1.5 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements
  • 1.6 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
  • 1.7 Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
2 Conduct pre-operational checks as required
  • 2.1 Check safety equipment is in position and working
  • 2.2 Check moulds, closures and fittings to procedures
  • 2.3 Check moulds for cracks, chips, marks and cleanliness
  • 2.4 Check materials, including fibre preforms, resins, additives and release agents are correct
  • 2.5 Undertake other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
3 Operate resin infusion equipment, to procedure
  • 3.1 Check process is operating within required limits
  • 3.2 Check product is in specification and to required quality standard
  • 3.3 Ensure product is consistently ready for next operation
  • 3.4 Maintain supply of materials as required
  • 3.5 Complete logs and records as required
  • 3.6 Collect and segregate scrap, waste and other materials as required
  • 3.7 Keep equipment and work area clean
  • 3.8 Pause infusion cycle and perform emergency stop as required
4 Resolve routine problems, to procedure
  • 4.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 4.3 Log problems as required
  • 4.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7605 PMBPROD291B Operate resin infusion moulding equipment Unit of competency