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Prepare moulds and dies

Prepare moulds and dies

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC553020
State Code
BAH25
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
030301 - Chemical Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare moulds, dies, frames and cases to make products from materials, such as concrete, clay and ceramics. It applies to large production contexts and smaller craft contexts.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to make the items to ensure product is to specifications, prepare them for use and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The experienced 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 Prepare cases and frames
  • 1.1 Check manufacturing schedule to determine type of mould to be made
  • 1.2 Set up materials for case making to procedure
  • 1.3 Make case to specification
  • 1.4 Check case against requirements
2 Prepare and make working moulds
  • 2.1 Pick the required case/frame
  • 2.2 Make the working mould to procedures
  • 2.3 Remove working mould from the case
  • 2.4 Check, finish and store mould to procedures
3 Prepare dies
  • 3.1 Check manufacturing schedule for type of die needed
  • 3.2 Set up materials for die making to procedure
  • 3.3 Make die to specifications
  • 3.4 Remove working die from master die and prepare for use to procedure
4 Respond to problems
  • 4.1 Identify possible routine and non-routine problems in the equipment or process
  • 4.2 Determine problems needing action
  • 4.3 Determine possible fault causes
  • 4.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  • 4.5 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
5 Control hazards
  • 5.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 5.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 5.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 5.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA959 PMC553020C Prepare moulds and dies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF81 MSMPMC329 Prepare moulds and dies Unit of competency