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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for casting of a blast furnace
  2. Cast ore and slag
  3. Separate ore and slag
  4. Plan and prepare for casting of a blast furnace
  5. Cast ore and slag
  6. Separate ore and slag

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

applying team working practices works effectively with others to undertake and complete blast furnace casting that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and coordinate work activities

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of blast furnace casting that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

selecting and using personal protective equipment and tools with correct temperature

reporting faults

using hand and power tools

preparing a cast

completing off blast activities

securing, plugging, opening and keeping the tap hole clear during cast

segregating and containing slag flows

maintaining runner system