Assessor Resource

PMC553021C
Set up and tune glazing equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency applies to experienced operators, leading hands or supervisors who are responsible for setting up and adjusting glazing equipment from the requirements as set out in production schedules and specifications. The operator is able to run trials and adjust all of the equipment settings to have the production equipment perform satisfactorily.

This unit of competency covers the setting up and tuning of glaze application equipment or process. It involves conducting pre-start checks, monitoring operations, making necessary adjustments and dealing with non-routine problems.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:

setup/tuning are completed to specifications and within timeframe

glaze application parameters are maintained within limits

glaze is applied to specification

quality is monitored to minimise wastage

startup and shutdown occur first time

signals and alarms are responded to immediately

process measurements are continually made or observed

adjustments made are completed in a timely manner to procedures.

The assessment activities should include responding to a range of problems.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.

Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.

Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.

Method of assessment

Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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.

Required skills

Required skills include:

recognising process conditions and situations that will lead to out of specification production and taking appropriate action

implementing enterprise's standard procedures and work instructions and relevant regulatory requirements within appropriate time constraints and in a manner relevant to the operation of the process

reading and numeracy to interpret workplace documents and technical information

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

glaze properties and composition

product properties and requirements for glazing

glaze application faults

quality problems

construction and limitations of the equipment

setup and tuning of all equipment

startup and shutdown processes

glaze is application and specifications

waste minimisation techniques

process measurements required and their purpose

adjustments required and permissible to equipment or process to remain within specifications

distinguish between following causes of problems:

raw materials, including glaze and product

set up and tuning

mechanical

electrical/instrument

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions

Application of equipment

This unit includes equipment for application of glazes to ceramic or clay products, including:

automatic spray lines

robotic spray equipment

automatic dipping lines

PLCs, but not control panels

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment may include:

changeover parts and equipment

computers

measuring and recording equipment

communication equipment

hand tools

safety clothing and equipment

Process

Process includes:

setting up and tuning equipment for startup, job change and equipment changes in preparation for production

Typical problems

Typical problems may include:

product feed to and from process

glaze composition and properties

equipment alignment

analysis of all plant data

product quality

equipment speed

taking corrective action

Plant data

Plant data may include:

test results

instrument/control panel information

data from physical senses (sight, sound and hearing)

temperatures, pressures, material flow and discharge rates and effects

variations to glaze composition or behaviour

Occupational health and safety (OHS)

All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify all safety and emergency procedures 
Shut down equipment to procedures and manufacturer's specifications 
Isolate equipment in accordance with procedures 
Remove ancillary equipment to procedures and manufacturer's specifications 
Complete records and logs for setup of equipment or changing of parts 
Consult the production schedule to determine the product to be manufactured 
Ensure availability of raw materials as required 
Identify and provide equipment/change parts, ancillaries and fixtures in accordance with production schedule 
Perform equipment preparation to procedures 
Monitor equipment condition and take corrective action if equipment is in an unsafe condition 
Perform checks and tests to product and equipment specifications 
Align all equipment to product specifications and procedures 
Set up process/equipment as required for the production schedule 
Monitor operation and compare with procedures for appropriate operation 
Identify any deviation from standard performance 
Identify the cause of the deviation and take action 
Make adjustments to the equipment settings, process conditions or raw materials to bring production into specification 
Continue monitoring operation and making adjustments until product/equipment is within specification 
Identify possible routine and non-routine problems in the equipment or process 
Determine problems needing action 
Determine possible fault causes 
Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility 
Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person 
Identify hazards from the job to be done 
Identify other hazards in the work area 
Assess the risks arising from those hazards 
Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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