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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Check work requirements.
  2. Conduct pre-start checks as required.
  3. Operate equipment.
  4. Respond to routine problems to procedures.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Application of knowledge of the materials equipment and process sufficient to recognise out of specification products process problems and materials faults

Knowledge of the enterprises procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards

Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to the moulding process Application of approved hazard control safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials equipment operation and cleanup

Knowledge of and skills in the operation of moulding equipment and main components sufficient for consistent production of quality products including

operation of moulding equipment and components

production workflow sequences and materials demand

reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings which do not conform to the work instructions

approved hazard control and safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials equipment operation and cleanup

potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product

waste management and importance of reusing nonconforming products wherever possible

correct selection and use of equipment materials processes and procedures

Competence also includes the ability to

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

monitor equipment operation and product quality

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

identify and describe own and role of others involved directly in the process

identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

distinguish between possible causes of routine faults

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications job sheets procedures material labels and safety information as provided to operators

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms

Numeracy is required to the level of reading tables of figures and graphs and applying the resultant information using formula percentagesratios to determine the required mass of an additivecatalyst pigment etc for a given amount of resin and similar manipulations and interpretation

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this training package

Overview of assessment

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge

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

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit These may include the ability to

recognise the importance of material properties and qualities

apply approved procedures

take appropriate action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

explain and implement emergency shutdown procedures

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

production standards are met consistently

upstream and down stream communication is timely and effective

operating procedures and work instructions are read and interpreted correctly

problems are identified and appropriate action is taken ie the problem is fixed or reported

all safety procedures are followed

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur on industrial moulding equipment and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

by using an appropriate industrial moulding machine

in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems

by using a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios

through a combination of these techniques

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions

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

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of case studiesscenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.

Context

This competency applies to the operation of equipment using moulding compounds to manufacture composite products including moulds, equipment and programmable logic controllers (PLC) if fitted.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.

Tools and equipment

This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:

moulds

moulding equipment, press and closures

controller, such as PLC if fitted

hand tools used in the this process

material loading equipment used for loading of raw materials

relevant personal protective equipment.

Hazards

Typical hazards include:

spills

dusts/vapours

slip and fall

temperature

hazardous substances

moving equipment

manual handling hazards.

Problems

'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:

equipment malfunction

compound, over or under supplied to mould

variations in process conditions, especially temperature variations affecting cure rate

variations in materials or contamination of materials

equipment damage

routine product faults

machine malfunction

mould/tooling problems

variations in materials and/or contamination of materials

mould damage

wrong raw materials/additives

machine failure.