1. Plan own work requirements.
   • Identify equipment and processes to be used for production process and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request.
   • Identify and check materials required including additives and regrind and their amounts or percentages.
   • Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care.
   • Identify requirements for materials, quality, and production and equipment checks.
2. Plan and set up plug/pattern construction to procedures.
   • Produce a plan for the plug/pattern according to requirements.
   • Plan all steps of the plug/pattern construction.
   • Identify check points for measurements and tests.
   • Identify and locate a work area, tools, materials and equipment for construction.
   • Complete pre-start checks.
3. Construct the plug/pattern to procedures.
   • Start plug/pattern construction process, noting key variables.
   • Take samples as required and identify product out-of-specification
   • Monitor plug/pattern conformity to requirements.
   • Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity as required.
   • Complete construction process.
   • Treat, prepare and repair the surface of the plug/pattern as necessary.
   • Adjust process to minimise scrap and trim.
   • Clean and adjust equipment as required
4. Respond to 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.
   • Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
   • Solve problems within area of responsibility
   • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred.

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 For example if using styrofoam or polyurethane to construct the plug it must be coated with an epoxy resin rather than a polyester resin because the styrofoam will dissolve Therefore careful attention to the combinations of the materials used needs to be made

Knowledge of organization procedures quality requirements at each production stage 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 patternplug making process

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

Knowledge as a basis for solving processing and material problems including

characteristics of materials and behaviour in relation to heat pressure flow rate and time

function and processing principles of equipment including the cost construction dimensional and production principles which effect the patternplug making operation

impact of equipment and process speed temperatures and time during cycles on product quality and production output

phases of the moulding cycle and the effect of the key variables on product quality in order to make appropriate adjustments to equipment settings For example the plug can be constructed of almost any material but the finishing phase is the most important phase that will impact the moulded products made with the plug

processing behaviour of those polymers which are moulded at the workplace

waste management and importance of nonconforming materials

changes to materials at various stages of production

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

Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

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

identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in making patternplugs for composite moulds

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

identify when the when assistance is required to solve problems

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

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

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

Numeracy is required to the level of determining required weightsvolumes of materials in a resin mix for different circumstances say using a data sheet number of layers of impregnated matrix required to yield the required product laminate thickness and similar activities

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

Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency inPMBPRODB Hand lay up composites and MEMB Interpret technical drawing it may be coassessed with this unit

Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency inPMBPROD247B Hand lay up composites and MEM9.2B Interpret technical drawing, it may be co-assessed with this unit.

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 patternplug production process variables in relation to 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

the process runs consistently and smoothly with the minimum need for human intervention

all safety procedures are always followed

Assessment method and context

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

Competence in this unit may be assessed

using appropriate industrial patternplug production equipment

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 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

Context