Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMC552030C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a firing kiln
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMC552030C - Operate a firing kiln |
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Description | This unit of competency covers the operation of a firing kiln to fire clay and ceramic products. It involves preparing the kiln, loading the kiln, monitoring operations and solving operational problems. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency applies to operators who are responsible for operating a firing kiln and resolving routine problems in a large plant. This unit was developed for larger production contexts but it may also be relevant to craft practitioners producing ceramic work. This unit does NOT apply to forming, drying prior to firing, finishing or operation of rotary kilns.This competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a team. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the 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 firing equipment |
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Element: Load kiln |
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Element: Monitor kiln operation |
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Element: Rectify routine problems |
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Element: Control hazards |
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