1. Plan own work requirements.
   • Identify the most appropriate equipment to be used for production and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request.
   • Identify and check materials required including additives and their amounts and percentages.
   • Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care.
   • Identify requirements for materials, quality, production, and equipment checks.
2. Start up filament winding process to procedures.
   • Identify process settings required for product.
   • Set process to required settings.
   • Check materials are correct.
   • Take appropriate action for non-conforming materials.
   • Set up date, batch and materials markings to specifications, as required.
   • Complete other pre-start checks.
   • Start up filament winding moulding process.
3. Operate and make adjustments to the filament winding process to procedures.
   • Operate filament winding process, noting key variables.
   • Monitor controls/displays/terminals for production and process data.
   • Take samples as required and identify product out of specification.
   • Monitor product/process quality.
   • Make adjustments to remedy faults and nonconformity as required.
   • Establish a stable filament winding process.
   • Adjust process to minimise scrap and waste.
   • Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required.
4. Shut down machine to procedures.
   • Determine type of shut down.
   • Select appropriate mandrel stripping method.
   • Strip mandrel efficiently and adequately as required.
   • Leave machine in appropriate condition and with appropriate locks, tags or notices.
   • Complete relevant documentation.
   • Ensure area is clean and clear after the shutdown, in readiness for the next start up.
5. Respond to problems.
   • Recognise a problem or a potential problem.
   • Determine problems needing priority action.
   • Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person.
   • 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 productionFor example amount of applied tension is dependent on the fibre material the diameter and the pattern being wound and if not correct can affect the void content and fibre volume Therefore as the spools unwind the fibre the signals received from the tension bars need to be monitored

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

Skills to identify the range of possible causes of product faults

Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to the filament winding 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 in relation to temperature tension and time for a required strength and surface finish of composite structure

function and operating principles of filament winding equipment machine components and ancillary equipment including the mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and electronic principles which effect machine operation

impact of machine speed temperature pressure time during cycles on product quality and production output

phases of the filament winding cycle and the effect of the key variables on product quality in order to make appropriate adjustments to machine settings For example the resin wiping phase is needed to remove excess resin from the impregnated fibre too much resin will affect curing time and strength of composite

changes to materials at various stages of production

waste management and importance of nonconforming materials

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

material properties and their interactions with process conditions

relationships between material properties and process conditions

changes to material properties to better suit process requirements

product problems related to material properties

product problems related to process conditions

adjustments to process conditions to meet material and product requirements

Competence also includes the ability to

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

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

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

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 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 in PMBPRODB Operate filament winding equipment it may be coassessed with this unit

Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in PMBPROD290B Operate filament winding equipment, 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 filament winding composites 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 minimum need for operator intervention

all safety procedures are followed

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur on an industrial filament winding machines equipment and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

by use of an appropriate industrial moulding machine requiring demonstration of start up operation and shut down procedures

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

by use of a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios

by 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