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

MSTFP2008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform moulding operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTFP2008 - Perform moulding operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform moulding operations.The unit of competency applies to the preparation, operation, monitoring and adjusting of moulding machines used to mould and attach soles to footwear.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.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.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in performing moulding operations, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Footwear production
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: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Set up and load moulding machine
  • Adjust machine settings to meet product requirements
  • Check sole moulds and set according to manufacturer specifications
  • Check mould size, type and date stamp, and load lasted uppers onto machine
  • Prepare mould material, moulding tools and equipment and check for production
  • Report non-conforming materials
  • Clean area around machine during and on completion of setting and loading
       
Element: Operate and monitor moulding machine
  • Start up and shut down machine according to manufacturer requirements
  • Monitor machine operation to ensure correct procedures are assessed and product meets quality standards
  • Perform checks to ensure required flow of moulding material and report non-conforming product
  • Sort waste and clean machine when required
  • Identify minor product process and machine faults and address to meet specified requirements
  • Report major machine or product faults
       
Element: Conduct final quality check and complete records
  • Check moulded sole against quality standards
  • Unload footwear from moulding machine according to manufacturer specifications
  • Complete cleaning of area to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner
  • Complete production records and other documentation
       


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

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Set up and load moulding machine

2.1

Adjust machine settings to meet product requirements

2.2

Check sole moulds and set according to manufacturer specifications

2.3

Check mould size, type and date stamp, and load lasted uppers onto machine

2.4

Prepare mould material, moulding tools and equipment and check for production

2.5

Report non-conforming materials

2.6

Clean area around machine during and on completion of setting and loading

3

Operate and monitor moulding machine

3.1

Start up and shut down machine according to manufacturer requirements

3.2

Monitor machine operation to ensure correct procedures are assessed and product meets quality standards

3.3

Perform checks to ensure required flow of moulding material and report non-conforming product

3.4

Sort waste and clean machine when required

3.5

Identify minor product process and machine faults and address to meet specified requirements

3.6

Report major machine or product faults

4

Conduct final quality check and complete records

4.1

Check moulded sole against quality standards

4.2

Unload footwear from moulding machine according to manufacturer specifications

4.3

Complete cleaning of area to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner

4.4

Complete production records and other documentation

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

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

checking machine settings and preparing moulding materials to meet production requirements

operating and monitoring moulding machine involving defined procedures and methods for at least five (5) footwear items

making minor adjustments as required to meet quality standards

checking product samples against standards

identifying and addressing minor product process and machine faults to meet specified requirements

reporting major machine or product faults

loading and unloading products according to workplace procedures

completing records accurately and completely.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

procedures and guidelines for safe operation of moulding machine

typical fault conditions and related fault-finding procedures

machine maintenance and repair techniques

technical specifications manuals

signs of faulty performance and appropriate action to address faults

typical moulding tools, equipment and materials

quality standards and practices

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects of relevant moulding processes

workplace procedures

recording and documentation practices.

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

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Set up and load moulding machine

2.1

Adjust machine settings to meet product requirements

2.2

Check sole moulds and set according to manufacturer specifications

2.3

Check mould size, type and date stamp, and load lasted uppers onto machine

2.4

Prepare mould material, moulding tools and equipment and check for production

2.5

Report non-conforming materials

2.6

Clean area around machine during and on completion of setting and loading

3

Operate and monitor moulding machine

3.1

Start up and shut down machine according to manufacturer requirements

3.2

Monitor machine operation to ensure correct procedures are assessed and product meets quality standards

3.3

Perform checks to ensure required flow of moulding material and report non-conforming product

3.4

Sort waste and clean machine when required

3.5

Identify minor product process and machine faults and address to meet specified requirements

3.6

Report major machine or product faults

4

Conduct final quality check and complete records

4.1

Check moulded sole against quality standards

4.2

Unload footwear from moulding machine according to manufacturer specifications

4.3

Complete cleaning of area to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner

4.4

Complete production records and other documentation

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.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Mould material includes one or more of the following:

PVC

rubber

polyurethane

dual density polyurethane

thermoplastic polyurethane

Moulding tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

Allen keys

soft-faced mallet

spanners

gloves

punch

apron

tape

shaping block

Checks include the following:

pigment tanks are full and stirred

heads are clear and greased

mould release tanks are full

electrostatic wire is clean

nozzle caps are in good condition

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
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Adjust machine settings to meet product requirements 
Check sole moulds and set according to manufacturer specifications 
Check mould size, type and date stamp, and load lasted uppers onto machine 
Prepare mould material, moulding tools and equipment and check for production 
Report non-conforming materials 
Clean area around machine during and on completion of setting and loading 
Start up and shut down machine according to manufacturer requirements 
Monitor machine operation to ensure correct procedures are assessed and product meets quality standards 
Perform checks to ensure required flow of moulding material and report non-conforming product 
Sort waste and clean machine when required 
Identify minor product process and machine faults and address to meet specified requirements 
Report major machine or product faults 
Check moulded sole against quality standards 
Unload footwear from moulding machine according to manufacturer specifications 
Complete cleaning of area to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner 
Complete production records and other documentation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSTFP2008 - Perform moulding operations
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