Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMC552006C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate an autoclave
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMC552006C - Operate an autoclave |
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Description | This unit of competency covers the operation of autoclaves including identifying and isolating equipment malfunctions. It involves operating equipment correctly, monitoring the process and resolving routine problems. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency applies to operators in a plant who are responsible for operating an autoclave to facilitate the curing of products in the glass, cement, clay, ceramic and fibre-cement industries. This unit of competency includes the operation of all ancillary equipment.The unit of competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare the equipment for production |
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Element: Operate equipment |
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Element: Monitor and record operation |
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Element: Rectify routine problems |
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Element: Shut down equipment |
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Element: Prepare equipment for maintenance |
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Element: Control hazards |
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