Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the production area
- Mix plaster
- Ensure that appropriate materials are available to facilitate mixing and production of plaster mix
- Check that the mixer is clean and free from debris and that there are no obstructions or contaminants present
- Check that the mixing equipment is safe to use
- Introduce materials to the mixer and add temper water to specification
- Mix the plaster for the required time and consistency
- Discharge the mixed plaster from the mixer when it reaches the desired consistency
- Produce fibrous plasterboard
- Insert the fibre into the plaster mix
- Form the plasterboard to the desired size and screed off
- Check the plaster sheets for entrapped air or the inclusion of unwanted materials or contamination
- Ensure product is of the required uniform thickness
- Allow the product to dry and prepare to strip the product
- Strip and finish the product
- Control hazards
- Respond to problems
- Identify possible problems in equipment or process
- Determine problems needing action
- Determine possible fault causes
- Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
- Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
- Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person