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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare the equipment
   • Determine the requirements from the production program
   • Identify and set up the racks, shelves or trolleys
   • Ensure the equipment is safe for use
2. Control hazards
   • Identify hazards from the job to be done
   • Identify other hazards in the work area
   • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
   • Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
3. Load products for drying/curing
   • Stack or set products to specification
   • Ensure correct stacking pattern is used
   • Allow adequate space around each item
   • Use available space effectively
4. Dry/cure products
   • Monitor drying equipment and test products to determine correct conditions
   • Adjust temperature and humidity to maintain correct conditions
   • Remove product from the area and store appropriately
5. Finish green products
   • Finish products to specifications
   • Ensure condition of product is acceptable
   • Store products in appropriate area
   • Repair product and/or report product faults to the designated person
6. Rectify routine problems
   • Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
   • Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures
   • Identify and rectify equipment failure causes to procedures
   • Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
   • Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

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, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials 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: job cards 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: drying area and equipment (e.g. cabinets, tunnel and curing kiln) handling and stacking equipment (e.g. transfer cars, kiln cars, trolleys, shelving and racks) templates temperature measuring equipment moisture measuring equipment (e.g. infra-red moisture meter).
Problems/known solutions	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems/known solutions are predictable and include one or more of: inspecting and finishing to ensure surfaces are to specification ensuring moisture content is within requirements ensuring product strength has been obtained temperature and humidity control distribution of product in drying/curing area. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure noise rotational equipment or vibration plant services (steam, condensate, cooling water, etc) structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights working in restricted or confined spaces other hazards that might arise.
Records and reports	Records include one or more of: log books/sheets electronic records job/work sheets other records used for the smooth running of the plant. Reports include one or more of: paper or electronic-based logs and reports verbal/radio reports reporting items found which require action.

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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 job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information

select and prepare equipment to meet job specifications

check equipment and conditions

test greenware products

adjust the drying equipment to maintain correct conditions

load/stack products to allow efficient drying and curing

finish greenware products to specifications

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

recognise out-of-specification products, process problems and materials faults

recognise routine and non-routine problems

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

take action to resolve problems or report them to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:

dryer/curing kiln

air flow/temperature

raw material variations

mechanical abnormalities

testing/instrument reading variations

process errors

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

nature and purpose of drying/curing stage

basic physics and chemistry relevant to the equipment/process/materials

impact of moisture content, temperature, air circulation and stacking on product quality

common surface finishing methods, including:

brushing

dressing

fettling

linishing

sanding

sponging

edge trimming

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

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

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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