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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm product specification
   • Confirm physical/structural properties required of product
   • Confirm other requirements of product
   • Identify relevant regulations/standards/codes of practice which may be applicable
   • Draw/use hand sketch to confirm product size and shape
2. Identify technical requirements
   • Determine the laminate properties appropriate for the job
   • Select the appropriate core material(s)
   • Select the appropriate resin, matrix and other materials
   • Determine joints, attachment points and other special features required
   • Determine lay-up technique to be used
3. Develop specification for manufacturing product
   • Develop technical/engineering drawing of new product to company required standards
   • Develop material list/specification for new product
   • Develop manufacturing procedures/specifications for new product
   • Complete required documentation
4. Make trial samples, as required
   • Liaise with production and other relevant people to ensure specifications/procedures are clear, adequate and understood
   • Provide technical expertise to the production process as required to facilitate manufacture
   • Test samples for function and quality
   • Modify designs where necessary to meet manufacturing and other requirements
5. Anticipate and solve problems
   • Recognise a problem or a potential problem
   • Determine possible cause
   • Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible cause
   • Seek information and assistance as required, to solve problems
   • Solve problems within area of responsibility
   • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, materials and processes being used and products being made Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: test procedures technical specifications technical drawings emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: manual and/or computer-aided drawing tools measuring tools.
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: hazardous products and materials fibres (airborne and handled) other hazards that might arise.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret test results, technical information, equipment specifications and instruments/control panels

confirm product design specifications and regulatory framework

identify critical materials properties and structural considerations relevant to the design objectives and the end product

analyse information and data to specify technical requirements

develop technical/engineering drawing of new product

develop manufacturing specifications and procedures

contribute technical expertise to trialling of samples

modify designs as required based on trial results

communicate technical information verbally and in writing

calculate and interpret statistics, product formulae and process conditions

apply theoretical and technical knowledge and experience of materials, process, equipment and product to anticipate and solve problems, including one (1) or more of:

structural optimisation

strength problems

core shearing

bending

cost

calculate and interpret statistics, product formulae and process conditions.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including knowledge of:

principal construction techniques and the technical advantages of various types

material properties and their suitability for use as core (e.g. PVC rigid foams, PU foams, SAN foams, linear PVC foams, plywood, balsa and honeycomb materials)

layered or laminate structural behaviour

hand lay-up and vacuum-bagging techniques

failure modes

function and operating principles of composites forming equipment, machine components and ancillary equipment

impact of temperature, pressure and time on product quality and production output

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

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

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

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