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

PMBPROD309C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce electroplated products

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PMBPROD309C - Produce electroplated products
Description This competency covers the operation of electroplating equipment for non-metallic components and the solving of non-routine problems. This competency is typically performed by advanced operators demonstrating some relevant theoretical knowledge and using a range of well developed skills requiring some discretion and judgement.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification(s) in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application Application of this unitThis competency applies to operators who are required to apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to the operation of electroplating equipment for rubber, plastic and other components. The key factors are the production of material meeting quality standards and product requirements and the recognition and resolving of a range of routine and non-routine problems.It includes:identifying and planning own work requirements from production requestsidentifying and minimising any hazards connected with materials and process from materials safety data sheets, labels and workplace procedureschecking settings and adjustments of equipment checking materials for conformity to job requirementsmonitoring equipment operation and correcting process variations correcting materials, equipment or process variations and making appropriate adjustmentsdiscarding non-conforming products ensuring discarded materials are re-used where possible and waste and scrap is disposed of in accordance with workplace instructionssolving routine and non-routine electroplating equipment and process problems, seeking guidance where necessary or appropriate completing logs and reports.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites PrerequisitesThis unit has no prerequisites.
Competency Field
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: Plan own work requirements.
  • Identify equipment and processes used for production process and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request.
  • Identify component, electrode and bath materials.
  • Recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control/minimisation methods.
  • Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks.
  • Identify materials, waste management and housekeeping needs.
       
Element: Check electroplating process set-up.
  • Determine equipment requirements.
  • Set process to specifications as required.
  • Set up and adjust bath conditions.
  • Check materials are correct.
  • Check racking, baskets or supports are as required.
  • Discard, or make adjustments to the process for, non-conforming materials.
  • Set up date, batch and materials markings to specifications, as required.
  • Complete other pre-start checks in accordance with procedures.
       
Element: Operate electroplating equipment.
  • Start equipment safely and correctly to procedures.
  • Load components to be plated onto racks, supports or fixtures.
  • Compare measures of plating deposition and quality against specifications.
  • Monitor controls including operating temperatures, voltage/current relationships, plating time.
  • Record production data as required.
  • Shut down equipment safely and correctly to procedures.
       
Element: Anticipate and solve problems.
  • Recognise a problem or a potential problem.
  • Determine problems needing priority action.
  • Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes.
  • Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems.
  • Solve problems within area of responsibility.
  • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred.
       


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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:

identify critical materials properties and electroplating process characteristics in relation to the process requirements and the end product

take appropriate action to observe equipment, materials and products for out of specification results, make adjustments and identify problems to be reported.

Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:

production quality and output standards are met consistently

the process runs consistently and smoothly.

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur on industrial electroplating equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.

Competence in this unit may be assessed

on a processing plant, allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions

in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems

by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios

through a combination of these techniques.

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Submission Requirements

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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.

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 material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production.

Knowledge of organization procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.

Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to apply and/or explain:

products, materials and material characteristics

quality requirements at each production stage

different types of electroplating material

nature of plating solutions

relationship between electrical controls for baths

controls of electroplating equipment and explain purpose

safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup

the hierarchy of control including engineering controls

waste management and importance of non-conforming materials

material properties and their interactions with process conditions

relationships between material properties and process conditions

changes to material properties to better suit process requirements.

product problems related to material properties

product problems related to process conditions

adjustments to process conditions to meet material and product requirements.

Competency also includes the ability to:

plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the process

identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults and when assistance is required.

Language, literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets and material labels as provided to operators.

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and production reports.

Basic numeracy is required, eg to determine how many 2 kg, 3 kg and 5 kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for 50 kg.

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 advanced operators demonstrating some relevant theoretical knowledge and using a range of well developed skills requiring some discretion and judgement.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Procedures means 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:

hand tools as required

racks, baskets, clips or supports

pre-treatment baths

plating baths and equipment

relevant personal protective equipment.

Hazards

Typical hazards include:

hazardous plating materials

electrical equipment and controls

manual handling

humidity, air temperatures, radiant heat, hot surfaces

stationary and moving machinery, parts and components.

Problems

'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/a solution recorded in the procedures.

Typical process and product problems may include:

plating solution contamination or out of specification

electrode material contamination or wrong material/grade

equipment settings

temperature variations

process variations

sequencing problems

poor surface coverage contamination

plating thickness variation blemishes

missing detail.

Variables

Key variables to be monitored include:

plating speed

current density

surface condition

product size and complexity

coating material

solution concentrations.

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 equipment and processes used for production process and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request. 
Identify component, electrode and bath materials. 
Recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control/minimisation methods. 
Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks. 
Identify materials, waste management and housekeeping needs. 
Determine equipment requirements. 
Set process to specifications as required. 
Set up and adjust bath conditions. 
Check materials are correct. 
Check racking, baskets or supports are as required. 
Discard, or make adjustments to the process for, non-conforming materials. 
Set up date, batch and materials markings to specifications, as required. 
Complete other pre-start checks in accordance with procedures. 
Start equipment safely and correctly to procedures. 
Load components to be plated onto racks, supports or fixtures. 
Compare measures of plating deposition and quality against specifications. 
Monitor controls including operating temperatures, voltage/current relationships, plating time. 
Record production data as required. 
Shut down equipment safely and correctly to procedures. 
Recognise a problem or a potential problem. 
Determine problems needing priority action. 
Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes. 
Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems. 
Solve problems within area of responsibility. 
Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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