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

PMC552024C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Hand mould products

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PMC552024C - Hand mould products
Description This unit of competency covers the hand moulding of ceramic, plaster and other materials and the production of special purpose components/products. It involves selecting and preparing moulds, finishing and storing components and rectifying faults or equipment failures.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency applies to operators who are responsible for determining production requirements and quantities from production schedules and product requirements from specifications or similar documents.This unit involves the hand moulding of clay, ceramic, plaster and other products and may also be relevant to craft practitioners producing ceramic work. This competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a team.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Assemble and prepare the mould or former
  • Establish a safe working environment to procedures
  • Identify and prepare the appropriate mould or former
  • Level and secure the mould or former to procedures
  • Check that the base is stabilised and correctly mounted as required to facilitate rolling or turning out
  • Position inserts or loose pieces as required
  • Apply the correct stripping agent
       
Element: Mould materials
  • Prepare the material mix or obtain the material from the batch preparation unit
  • Provide an adequate supply of material to meet production requirements
  • Introduce material to the workpiece cavity and compact to procedures
  • Check inserts or loose pieces and secure to avoid movement during moulding
  • Employ safe working practices consistent with procedures
  • Roll and strip/turn out the component for finishing
       
Element: Finish the component/ product
  • Repair defects occurring during the moulding process
  • Remove inserts or loose pieces and replace in mould or former
  • Prepare the surface of the component for the application of any surface finishes
  • Cure or dry the components to specification
  • Return mould and/or segments for re-use or storage in accordance with requirements
       
Element: Rectify routine problems
  • Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • Determine and rectify fault causes according to procedures
  • Identify and rectify equipment failure causes according to procedures
  • Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
  • Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
       
Element: Inspect and store components
  • Inspect component for defects
  • Store the component to specifications and procedures
       


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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.

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

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:

types of raw materials and finishing materials are able to be identified

OHS and safe work practices are followed

component movements are accompanied by appropriate safe working practices

preparation of moulds and moulding materials to specification

basic mould or former maintenance and inspection practices are carried out.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.

Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.

Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.

Method of assessment

Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and co-requisites relevant to their processes.

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills include:

recognising abnormal operating conditions and alerting appropriate individuals

implementing enterprise procedures and relevant regulatory requirements within appropriate time constraints and in a manner relevant to the operation of the equipment/process

reading and numeracy to interpret workplace documents and technical information

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

appropriate preparation and handling of moulds and formers

preparation of adequate material mix and standards

preparing, curing and drying components to specifications

safe completion of hand moulding products

appropriate safety procedures concerning the handling of moulds and formers

procedures relating to the reporting of hazardous conditions

the content of and handling characteristics of the materials being moulded

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions

Typical problems

Typical problems may include:

maintaining correct distribution and compaction of materials

maintaining sectional profiles in accordance with specifications

maintaining cleanliness and specification of materials

Occupational health and safety (OHS)

All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence

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
Establish a safe working environment to procedures 
Identify and prepare the appropriate mould or former 
Level and secure the mould or former to procedures 
Check that the base is stabilised and correctly mounted as required to facilitate rolling or turning out 
Position inserts or loose pieces as required 
Apply the correct stripping agent 
Prepare the material mix or obtain the material from the batch preparation unit 
Provide an adequate supply of material to meet production requirements 
Introduce material to the workpiece cavity and compact to procedures 
Check inserts or loose pieces and secure to avoid movement during moulding 
Employ safe working practices consistent with procedures 
Roll and strip/turn out the component for finishing 
Repair defects occurring during the moulding process 
Remove inserts or loose pieces and replace in mould or former 
Prepare the surface of the component for the application of any surface finishes 
Cure or dry the components to specification 
Return mould and/or segments for re-use or storage in accordance with requirements 
Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation 
Determine and rectify fault causes according to procedures 
Identify and rectify equipment failure causes according to procedures 
Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures 
Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person 
Inspect component for defects 
Store the component to specifications and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PMC552024C - Hand mould products
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Assessment Record Sheet

PMC552024C - Hand mould products

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