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.
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise out of specification products, process problems and materials faults.
Knowledge of organization procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to the pultrusion process. Application of approved hazard control and safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup.
Knowledge of and skills in theoperation of pultrusion equipment and its maincomponents sufficient for the consistent production of quality products including:
production workflow sequences and materials demand
the reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings that are outside the normal range of process variability
accurate monitoring of equipment operation and product quality
potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product
waste management and understanding the importance of reusing non-conforming products wherever possible
correct selection and use of equipment, materials, processes and procedures
explain the effect of unauthorised or emergency shutdown in relation to safety and production requirements
identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies.
Competence also includes the ability to:
plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements.
identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance.
identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the process of pultrusion operation process.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets, procedures, basic machine control panels material labels and safety information as provided to operators.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms.
Numeracy is required to the level of reading tables of figures and graphs (and applying the resultant information), determining amount of material feed for the process.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to the operation of pultrusion equipment used to manufacture formed composite products.
It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
pultrusion equipment, dies, feed and product handling gear
controller, such as PLC if fitted
hand tools used in the this process
material loading equipment used for loading of raw materials
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
spills
dusts/vapours
slip and fall (eg from spilled resin)
temperature (eg hot equipment or product)
hazardous substances, including resin and catalyst
moving equipment
manual handling hazards.
Problems
Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process problems may include:
equipment malfunction
variations in process conditions, especially temperature variations affecting cure rates
variations in materials and/or contamination of materials
die/tooling problems such as damage to die
variations in feed rates and pressures.
Typical product problems may, include routine pultrusion faults such as:
marks
poor surface finish
damage resulting from removal of product from mould
flow marks
poor colour dispersion
colour contamination.
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