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Prepare materials for clay and ceramic production

Prepare materials for clay and ceramic production

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552022
State Code
BAH63
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (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 prepare and mix clays and other materials for making clay and ceramic products. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to prepare materials and mixing equipment, load and mix materials to meet specifications and rectify routine problems. This unit of competency does not apply to forming of products, or the blending of bulk raw materials.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 Mix raw materials
  • 1.1 Receive, sample and store raw materials as required
  • 1.2 Load and start mixing equipment to procedures
  • 1.3 Operate mixing equipment to produce materials as specified
  • 1.4 Operate mixing equipment within specifications
  • 1.5 Carry out routine maintenance to specifications
  • 1.6 Unload and shut down mixing equipment to specifications
  • 1.7 Store materials as required
2 Settle mixtures as required
  • 2.1 Operate pumps and valves to move materials as required
  • 2.2 Load materials into tank as required
  • 2.3 Produce a properly settled mixture
  • 2.4 Pump mixture to appropriate storage after treatment
  • 2.5 Carry out routine maintenance to settling equipment to specifications
  • 2.6 Report sediment status to designated person
3 Control moisture of mixtures
  • 3.1 Operate equipment to produce clay with the correct moisture content
  • 3.2 Carry out routine maintenance to moisture control equipment to specifications
  • 3.3 Unload and shut down moisture control equipment as required
  • 3.4 Store materials as required
4 Rectify routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Determine and rectify fault causes by procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes to procedures
  • 4.4 Maintain appropriate records and log books of equipment operations in accordance with procedures
  • 4.5 Identify non-routine problems and report 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
WA920 PMC552022C Prepare materials for clay and ceramic production Unit of competency