Elements and Performance Criteria
- 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.
- 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 materials safety data sheets and equipment instructions.
- Identify appropriate measures to minimise risks from the identified hazards.
- Plan task sequences within scope of authority.
- Check hand mixing set-up.
- Identify equipment information, required quality. specifications and standard operating procedures
- 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.
- 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 cleanup and waste management in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Respond to product quality improvement requests.