Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment, and process sufficient to recognise out of specification products, process problems and materials faults. For example, the impregnated fibres need to be consistently laid onto the mandrel to ensure a strong, uniform finished product. Therefore, the fibre bandwidth diameter needs to be monitored.
Knowledge of organisation procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to the filament winding process. Application of approved hazard control and safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup.
Knowledge of and skills in the operation of filament winding equipment and the main components sufficient for consistent production of quality products including:
production workflow sequences and materials demand
the reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings which do not conform to the work instructions
accurately monitoring equipment operation and product quality
the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product
waste management and importance of reusing non-conforming products wherever possible
correct selection and use of equipment, materials, processes and procedures
identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
setting up dies, mandrels or formers
use of composites materials, including release agents, resins and fibres
operation of equipment, including PLC controls
curing of products, including application of wraps, heat or pressure.
Competence also includes the ability to:
plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance
identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the process
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information as provided to operators.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms.
Numeracy is required to the level of reading tables of figures and graphs (and applying the resultant information), using formula percentages/ratios to determine the required mass of an additive (catalyst, pigment etc.) for a given amount of resin, and similar manipulations and interpretation.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to the operation of filament winding equipment used to manufacture filament wound composite products. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
filament winding equipment and its major components
hand tools used in the this process
material loading equipment used for loading of filament spools and resins
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
spills
dusts/vapours
slip and fall
temperature (such as heat from curing oven)
hazardous substances
moving equipment (such as removing the mandrel using an extractor carriage)
manual handling hazards.
Problems
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process problems may include:
equipment malfunction
variations in process conditions
variations in materials or contamination of materials
equipment, tool, die damage
machine malfunction
mould/tooling problems
variations in materials and/or contamination of materials.
Typical product problems may include:
voids
poor surface finish
colour contamination
release from mandrel damage
routine product faults.
Appropriate action for non-routine problems may be reporting to designated person or other action specified in the procedures.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
operating temperatures
speed
colour
cycle time
output rate
product weight
product integrity and general conformance to specification/sample.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist