Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMC552040C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate glass melting process
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMC552040C - Operate glass melting process |
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Description | This unit of competency covers the operation of primary melting furnaces. It involves preparing and operating glass melting equipment, monitoring process operations and making necessary adjustments, identifying and solving routine problems and undertaking minor maintenance on equipment. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency applies to operators who are responsible for operating primary melting furnaces used in glass production or the forming of glass products directly from a melting furnace.This unit does NOT apply to the operation of furnaces used for reheating glass product, which is covered by PMC552041C Operate process ovens.This competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team. At all times they would be liaising 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 melting equipment |
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Element: Test furnace back-up equipment |
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Element: Melt raw materials |
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Element: Monitor and interpret data and adjust operation |
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Element: Rectify problems |
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Element: Control hazards |
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