Assessor Resource
PMC552071B
Operate wet and dry end equipment
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency applies to operators who are responsible for operating wet and dry end equipment within the manufactured mineral products industry.
This unit of competency includes the operation of items of equipment where the operator is expected to demonstrate an understanding of the process and the equipment operation. The processes covered by this unit include:
fibre cement board
plaster board
machine cornices
This competency is typically performed by operators and team leaders 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 wet and dry end equipment in the production of plasterboard, cornice and fibre cement sheet. It involves operating and monitoring equipment, undertaking quality checks, preparing roll-ups and undertaking minor maintenance on equipment.
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