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, quality requirements at each stage, relevant regulatory requirements and the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Skill to identify the range of possible product faults.
Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to construction of moulds. Application of approved hazard control and safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup.
Knowledge about appropriate resins includes:
relevant polymer materials knowledge
mould requirements including radii, relief etc.
making allowances for thermal shrinkage or expansion of the finished product
converting the specification or design into a plan for the tooling and mould
identifying most suitable mould materials
vacuum/venting requirements.
Knowledge about appropriate mould and product materials includes:
basic characteristics and property differences of available materials
manufacturing terminology
types of finish/surfaces and how to achieve them
common weights/grades available.
Knowledge as a basis for solving processing and material problems including:
characteristics of materials and behaviour in relation to heat, pressure, flow rates, and outside air temperatures and conditions
impact of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to final product
waste management and importance of non-conforming materials
key requirements of the product which impact on the mould construction
hazards of the materials and process and appropriate hazard control procedures.
Competence also includes the ability to:
plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
maintain output and product quality using appropriate tools, controls and test information
identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the process or constructing moulds
identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
identify when assistance is required to solve problems.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read customer's written requirements, interpret drawings or sketches and understand technical specifications and measurements.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and compiling short reports.
Numeracy is required to understand and apply linear, area and weight units of measurement and the ability to conceptualise 3D objects from 2D drawings plus the skills to compare final results against job specifications.
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 unit includes the use of equipment and materials to make moulds for formed products.
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:
patterns
hand tools and power tools for use with mould materials such as metal and timber
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
hand and power tools
temperature
hazardous materials and vapours
fire hazards due to flammable nature of resins used
manual handling hazards
knife hazards
equipment operations.
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:
structural strength, rigidity and durability of the mould
dimensional accuracy of the mould
placement of flanges, closures and fitments
attachment of substructures
wrong materials for the mould construction.
Appropriate action for problems outside of area of responsibility may be reporting to an appropriate person.
Appropriate action for solving problems within area of responsibility includes asking questions and seeking assistance from appropriate persons/sources.
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