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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify the requirements for hand mixing of materials
   • Identify materials to be included in the hand mixing process
   • Identify hand mixing equipment and components used in the mixing process
   • Identify characteristics of the blended material produced in relation to the impact on the production process and final product quality
   • Compare stages in the mixing process with the quality requirements for the product
2. Pre-plan hand mixing operations
   • Identify work requirements from workplace approved operating procedures
   • Identify equipment and processes used for materials measurement, preparation, mixing and for the delivery of material to production area
   • Identify materials, including base raw materials and required additives
   • Identify hazards connected with materials and process from observation of workplace reference materials, including safety data sheets (SDS) and equipment instructions
   • Identify appropriate measures to minimise risks from the identified hazards
   • Plan task sequences within scope of authority
3. Check hand mixing set-up
   • Identify equipment information, required quality specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
   • Check materials for conformity with workplace operational requirements
   • Discard non-conforming materials or make adjustments to blending operations in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Identify changes in materials at each stage of the blending process
4. Conduct hand mixing operations
   • Monitor hand mixing operations noting materials quantity and product quality
   • Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to product blend standards, where applicable
   • Move materials to point of use and pour in the appropriate manner
   • Collect and reuse material which is able to be reprocessed and deal with waste and scrap in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Complete equipment clean-up and waste management in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Respond to product quality improvement requests
   • Monitor hand mixing process and note conditions which may affect product quality standards
   • Report process variations within workplace procedures
   • Note and implement authorised changes in SOPs and specifications
6. Respond to routine problems to procedures
   • Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
   • Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
   • Log problems as required
   • Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions SOPs safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment will be selected as required from: measurement equipment hand carts and trolleys basic hand tools required for opening of material packaging hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences mixing spatulas or paddles portable electrical paddle mixers relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise.
Routine problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: incorrect material composition over or under mixing broken mixing equipment temperature variations variations in materials contamination of materials variations in setting times. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

select and use materials, tools and equipment to meet job specifications

combine and mix ingredients according to procedures

monitor key variables, including:

atmospheric conditions

sequencing of material additions to the mix

volumes/mass of materials being mixed

mixing time

amount of moisture

product quality

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

implement emergency shutdown procedures

apply safety procedures

· apply housekeeping procedures

· apply waste management procedures

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify problems, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve faults or report problems to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:

wrong raw materials/additives/catalyst

incorrect quantity of materials/additives/catalyst

contaminated materials/additives/catalyst

inadequate mixing

incorrect setting times/temperature/composition

atmospheric conditions

process/procedural problems

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

use measuring systems, scales and calculating devices

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

types and applications of materials commonly mixed by hand

characteristics of commonly blended materials and the impact on production process and final product quality

common mixing methods and related tools/equipment

sources of contamination that may affect the mixture and how to eliminate them

routine and non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and appropriate actions

impact of incorrect or faulty materials on mixture

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

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