Assessor Resource
PMC552047C
Operate primary annealing equipment
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit of competency applies to operators who are responsible for operating and maintaining primary annealing equipment within the manufactured mineral products industry.
This unit does NOT include secondary processes involved in reheating of glass for laminating or toughening processes, which are covered by PMC552041C Operate process ovens.
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 preparation and operation of annealing equipment in the forming of glass products from a melting furnace. It involves setting up and tuning the process, monitoring ribbon quality, dimensions and temperature, undertaking routine checks and rectifying routine problems.
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