Assessor Resource
PMC553020C
Prepare moulds and dies
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency applies to operators who are responsible for preparing cases and frames and making working moulds for specified products. The operator is able to make and check the mould against the procedures or other relevant standards/drawings.
This unit of competency covers the making of moulds, models and dies for use in a variety of manufacturing operations, such as:
concrete products
clay products
ceramic products
This unit was developed for larger production contexts but it may also be relevant to craft practitioners producing ceramic work.
This unit of competency covers the preparation of moulds and dies, and includes the preparation of cases and frames. It involves selecting the necessary tools and materials, making dies to specification and ensuring finished product is to specification.
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