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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify job requirements
   • Job requirements are correctly identified from drawings, instructions and specifications.
   • Material is selected appropriate to job requirements.
2. Determine sequence of operation
   • Sequence of operation including job set-up is determined for maximum efficiency and to meet job specifications.
3. Select inspect and prepare pattern equipment
   • Pattern equipment is correctly identified from specifications to standard operating procedures.
   • Pattern equipment is inspected to specifications, and damaged patterns are identified for repair or replacement to standard operating procedures.
   • Pattern is assembled to specification.
   • Pattern equipment is set up to specification according to standard operating procedures.
4. Make mould and core
   • Core is positioned in prints utilising chaplets and chills as required and vented to specification according to standard operating procedures.
   • Mould is closed and checked for compliance to component specification in accordance with standard operating procedures.
   • Appropriate moulding/core making equipment is selected and positioned according to standard operating procedures.
   • Appropriate moulding media is selected to produce mould and core to specification.
   • Mould is secured according to standard operating procedures.
   • Moulding media is used to produce mould and core according to standard operating procedures.
   • Pouring basin is selected or manufactured to specification and positioned in accordance with standard operating procedures.
   • Mould and cores are rammed up with joints and drawbacks as required to standard operating procedures.
   • Parting and stripping systems are utilised in accordance with standard operating procedures.
   • Loose pieces, vents, risers and runners are positioned and secured as required to standard operating procedures.
   • Pattern and loose pieces are removed from mould and core box in a safe manner least likely to cause damage to the pattern and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
   • Mould is inspected and repaired as required.
   • Mould and core is cleaned and painted according to specification using standard operating procedures.
5. Clean and restore work area
   • All materials/debris is cleared and work site cleaned and left in a safe state.
   • Unwanted treated sand is disposed of according to standard operating procedures and legislative and statutory requirements.

Required Skills

Evidence Required

The evidence guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the unit descriptor performance criteria range statement and the assessment guidelines for the Metal and Engineering Training Package
Overview of assessment requirements	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to produce jobbing moulds and cores by hand Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Context of assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Interdependent assessment	This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with producing jobbing moulds and cores by hand or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Consistency of performance	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Required skills	Look for evidence that confirms skills in
	interpreting written instruction sketches and drawings
	assembling and positioning pattern in the moulding box
	positioning ancillary methoding components
	preparing moulding media
	filling and compacting the mould assembly
	stripping the pattern
	inspecting the mould
	finishing the mould
	positioning cores in prints
	closing moulds
	placing pouring basin
	securing mould
	following oral instruction
	entering routine and familiar information onto proforma and standard workplace forms
Required knowledge	Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of
	metal casting process
	variety of pattern types and their application
	pattern assembly techniques
	selection of moulding box
	how to select ancillary components
	sand types and their bonding systems
	compaction processes
	parting and stripping systems
	mould requirements
	finishing and closing techniques
	core placement
	pouring requirements
	securing systems
	pattern care and storage
	environmental requirements
	use and application of personal protective equipment
	safe work practices and procedures
	hazards and control measures associated with producing moulds and cores by hand jobbing

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Range Statement

The range statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables and scope cater for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge between States, Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. The range statement relates to the unit as a whole and provides a focus for assessment. Text in italics in the performance criteria is explained here. The following variables may be present and may include, but are not limited to, the examples listed under the scope. All work is undertaken to relevant legislative requirements, where applicable
Variable	Scope
Materials	Binders, hardeners, sand additives, mould coatings
Patterns	Flatback, uneven, plated patterns , multi-joint, consumable, split patterns, loose piece patterns, patterns requiring odd sides, cored moulds, drag and cope mould etc.
Moulds	Flatback, uneven jointed, multi-part moulds
Core	Full, half and segment cores
Secured	Weights, clamps, bolting
Moulding media	Green sand, shell sand, chemically bonded media etc. may be used
Pouring basin	Hand and pattern formed
Parting and stripping systems	Dry and wet
Runners	Hand and pattern formed

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