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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan own work requirements.
   • Interpret plans, designs or product specifications.
   • Identify work requirements from job specifications.
   • Identify quantity and quality of materials required.
   • Identify tools, equipment and workspace required to complete project.
2. Plan mould construction.
   • Plan sequence of operations.
   • Have design approved as necessary according to enterprise specifications.
   • Organise workspace.
   • Plan for disposal of waste material.
   • Assemble required PPE.
3. Construct moulds or patterns.
   • Construct initial rough assembly.
   • Establish shape to project dimensions.
   • Apply filler/surfacer materials.
   • Finish to required standard.
   • Provide vacuum/vent passages.
4. Produce sample product from moulds.
   • Produce test sample products.
   • Check dimensions and finish against specifications.
   • Check and correct any faults.
5. Anticipate and solve problems.
   • Recognise a problem or a potential problem.
   • Determine problems needing priority action.
   • Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes.
   • Solve problems within area of responsibility.
   • Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems.
   • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred.

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 material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production

Knowledge of organization procedures quality requirements at each stage relevant regulatory requirements and the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards

Skill to identify the range of possible product faults

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

Knowledge about appropriate resins includes

relevant polymer materials knowledge

mould requirements including radii relief etc

making allowances for thermal shrinkage or expansion of the finished product

converting the specification or design into a plan for the tooling and mould

identifying most suitable mould materials

vacuumventing requirements

Knowledge about appropriate mould and product materials includes

basic characteristics and property differences of available materials

manufacturing terminology

types of finishsurfaces and how to achieve them

common weightsgrades available

Knowledge as a basis for solving processing and material problems including

characteristics of materials and behaviour in relation to heat pressure flow rates and outside air temperatures and conditions

impact of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to final product

waste management and importance of nonconforming materials

key requirements of the product which impact on the mould construction

hazards of the materials and process and appropriate hazard control procedures

Competence also includes the ability to

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

maintain output and product quality using appropriate tools controls and test information

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

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

identify when assistance is required to solve problems

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read customers written requirements interpret drawings or sketches and understand technical specifications and measurements

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and compiling short reports

Numeracy is required to understand and apply linear area and weight units of measurement and the ability to conceptualise D objects from D drawings plus the skills to compare final results against job specifications

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

identify critical materials properties and process variables in relation of the process requirements and the end product

make adjustments to the process as required

identify and take appropriate action on problems and potential problems

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

production standards are met consistently

all safety procedures are always followed

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur using appropriate equipment to construct moulds and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

in an appropriate industrial mould making situation in a work like environment

in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to recognise anticipate and 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

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

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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 unit includes the use of equipment and materials to make moulds for formed products.

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:

patterns

hand tools and power tools for use with mould materials such as metal and timber

relevant personal protective equipment.

Hazards

Typical hazards include:

hand and power tools

temperature

hazardous materials and vapours

fire hazards due to flammable nature of resins used

manual handling hazards

knife hazards

equipment operations.

Problems

'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/a solution recorded in the procedures.

Typical process and product problems may include:

structural strength, rigidity and durability of the mould

dimensional accuracy of the mould

placement of flanges, closures and fitments

attachment of substructures

wrong materials for the mould construction.

Appropriate action for problems outside of area of responsibility may be reporting to an appropriate person.

Appropriate action for solving problems within area of responsibility includes asking questions and seeking assistance from appropriate persons/sources.

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