Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify specifications for required casting
- Identify required material specification
- Identify mould requirements
- Identify any special melting and casting requirements for the job
- Identify safety procedures for the required melting and casting operation
- Identify and follow regulations and codes of practice relevant to foundry and individual melting, pouring and casting operation
- Verify metal charges to melting
- Monitor furnace operation
- Monitor pouring of molten metal
- Check pouring area is secure and that all non-essential personnel are excluded
- Check all members of pouring crew are wearing appropriate and in good condition personal protective equipment
- Ensure escape routes are known in advance by all members of the pouring crew
- Check emergency pour out pit is operational and other safety measures are in place
- Ensure moulds are ready to receive liquid metal, ensure access ways and pouring ways are clear, and that there are appropriate spaces between each mould
- Check pouring is undertaken at correct temperature and in efficient order
- Ensure pouring basin and moulds are ready to receive liquid metal
- Take required samples for analysis
- Control hazards