Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSMPCII299 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Make an object from plastic

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSMPCII299 - Make an object from plastic
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make a component from plastic in accordance with the requirements of an established design in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment where there is a high degree of supervision. The work may or may not involve plastics processing machinery.This unit of competency applies to learners seeking practical skills that are relevant and useful to the area in which the learner hopes to gain employment, is currently working, and/or as a pathway to further study.This unit of competency applies to a learning and assessment environment where access to normal production operations is not available. Typically this will be a VET in Schools delivery environment but it may be another simulated or trial manufacturing environment where a high degree of supervision exists. Students may be on work placement.The unit should be applied to a specific 'project' or task which has a defined beginning, middle and end, occurs over an extended period of time, and is relevant to the manufacturing industry.When delivered/assessed as part of a qualification the unit must be customised to ensure its relevance to real or simulated work activities and related workplaces.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment should occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

This unit must always be assessed holistically in conjunction with other units of competency that form part of a specified job function.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Performance must be demonstrated consistently over a period of time.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including work instructions, specifications, hand and/or power tools, machinery, workplace records and a suitable work area.

Assessors must:

as a minimum, satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements

have vocational competency in the manufacturing industry at least to the level being assessed, with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the manufacturing industry.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Manufacturing pathways
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify job requirements
  • Identify specifications for plastic product from work instructions
  • Interpret product specification to determine the process, tools, equipment and materials required
  • Identify assembly and finishing requirements
  • Identify work health and safety (WHS) and environmental hazards, and implement hazard control measures
  • Identify materials, housekeeping, waste management requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE)
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Identify job requirements

1.1

Identify specifications for plastic product from work instructions

1.2

Interpret product specification to determine the process, tools, equipment and materials required

1.3

Identify assembly and finishing requirements

1.4

Identify work health and safety (WHS) and environmental hazards, and implement hazard control measures

1.5

Identify materials, housekeeping, waste management requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE)

2

Prepare for work

2.1

Check equipment requirements and adjust equipment to appropriate process settings

2.2

Check and adjust material requirements

2.3

Keep records according to workplace requirements

2.4

Complete pre-start checks of equipment

3

Operate equipment to produce component

3.1

Start up equipment following workplace and hazard control procedures

3.2

Monitor the process to ensure quality

3.3

Monitor the product quality

3.4

Identify and rectify quality and other problems

4

Complete work

4.1

Assemble the product according to specifications

4.2

Check completed work against specifications and customer requirements

4.3

Return unused materials to storage and deal with waste and scrap following workplace procedures

4.4

Clean the work area and return tools and equipment to storage

4.5

Complete documentation following workplace procedures.

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

construct, assemble and finish at least one (1) basic plastic object using one (1) plastic processing technique

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment or products

achieve required production output and product quality

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

use hand and power tools correctly and safely

perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety instructions

apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

collect, organise and understand information related to basic plans

use mathematical ideas and techniques for measuring and calculating areas and estimating materials requirements

follow instructions and specifications and ask for help where needed.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

workplace procedures and work instructions

quality requirements

plastics industry terminology

tool, equipment and material types and uses

plans, drawings and specifications

safety precautions with hazardous materials and equipment

organisational or workplace structure

evaluation and review procedures

creative thinking techniques.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Identify job requirements

1.1

Identify specifications for plastic product from work instructions

1.2

Interpret product specification to determine the process, tools, equipment and materials required

1.3

Identify assembly and finishing requirements

1.4

Identify work health and safety (WHS) and environmental hazards, and implement hazard control measures

1.5

Identify materials, housekeeping, waste management requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE)

2

Prepare for work

2.1

Check equipment requirements and adjust equipment to appropriate process settings

2.2

Check and adjust material requirements

2.3

Keep records according to workplace requirements

2.4

Complete pre-start checks of equipment

3

Operate equipment to produce component

3.1

Start up equipment following workplace and hazard control procedures

3.2

Monitor the process to ensure quality

3.3

Monitor the product quality

3.4

Identify and rectify quality and other problems

4

Complete work

4.1

Assemble the product according to specifications

4.2

Check completed work against specifications and customer requirements

4.3

Return unused materials to storage and deal with waste and scrap following workplace procedures

4.4

Clean the work area and return tools and equipment to storage

4.5

Complete documentation following workplace procedures.

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.

A plastic product

A plastic product includes one or more of the following:

small container

picture frame

toys

tool box

automotive plastic products

household items

electrical goods

playground equipment

small boat

any other product made from polymers

Plastic processing techniques

Plastic processing techniques include one or more of the following:

injection moulding

blow moulding

thermo forming

composite

extrusion

fabrication

rotational moulding

other plastic processing methods

Work instructions

Work instructions include one or more of the following:

job sheets

patterns

plans

drawings and sketches

verbal or illustrated directions from supervisor

number and type of objects to be produced

quality requirements

WHS requirements

WHS requirements

WHS requirements include one or more of the following:

equipment safety instructions

hazardous and dangerous goods codes

local safe operating procedures

specific workplace rules regarding personal protective wear and equipment

environmental controls

risk assessment

emergency procedures

Suitable work area

A suitable work area includes one or more of the following:

on-site host company maintenance or tooling workshop

simulated workshop in Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

on-site production facilities

Appropriate tools, equipment and materials

Appropriate tools, equipment and materials include one or more of the following:

manual saw

jigsaw

hacksaw

clamp

hammer

mallet

screw driver

punch

pliers and pincers

file

miter cutter

90 degree angle

staple gun

paintbrush

rags

measuring tapes/ rulers

spirit level

bevel

chisel

rollers/scissors

electric saw

electric sander

electric screw driver

power drills

vertical drill presses

pedestal grinders

plastics processing equipment

plastics welders such as hot air guns, ultrasonic

injection moulders/blow moulders/rotational moulding equipment/thermoforming equipment

plastics raw material

extruded plastic sheeting (e.g. Perspex, acrylic and polycarbonate)

adhesives

screws

bolts

glue

hinges and metal fasteners

sandpapers

primers

paints

Potential hazards

Potential hazards include one or more of the following:

broken or faulty equipment

unnoticed sharp objects

poor lighting

inadequate ventilation

inadequate attention to the activities of others

electrical shortages and power overload

disorganised or cluttered workspace (poor housekeeping)

poor attention when dealing with tools and equipment

environmental chemicals, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil

hot equipment and materials

cuts

back strain

Workplace records

Workplace records include one or more of the following:

plant and maintenance records

set-up, date, batch and materials

check sheets

reporting requirements

documenting equipment and/or material defects

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

equipment booking forms and records

attendance records

quality reports

production reports

log sheets

Specifications

Specifications include one or more of the following:

measurements and dimensions

shape

joining methods

quality standard

materials to be used

appearance

colour/finish

Joining plastic

Joining plastic includes one or more of the following:

glue

ultrasonic/hot air welding

clips

metal fasteners ( e.g. screws, bolts andrivets)

Rectifying non-conformities

Rectifying non-conformities includes one or more of the following

disassembly of the item

reshaping, resizing or re-cutting component materials

reassembly

refinishing

adjusting process conditions

Finishing work

Finishing work includes one or more of the following:

sanding

priming

painting

decorating

assembly

polishing

trimming

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify specifications for plastic product from work instructions 
Interpret product specification to determine the process, tools, equipment and materials required 
Identify assembly and finishing requirements 
Identify work health and safety (WHS) and environmental hazards, and implement hazard control measures 
Identify materials, housekeeping, waste management requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE) 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSMPCII299 - Make an object from plastic
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSMPCII299 - Make an object from plastic

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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