Assessor Resource
PMC552044C
Operate fibre forming equipment
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit of competency applies to operators who are responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining float forming equipment within the manufactured mineral products industry.
This competency includes the operation of all ancillary equipment.
This competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team. At all times they would be liaising with other members of the team.
This unit of competency covers the operation of fibre forming/ extrusion equipment used for the manufacture of glass fibres. It involves preparing formation equipment for production, operating and monitoring equipment, undertaking sampling and quality checks, rectifying routine problems and undertaking minor maintenance.
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