Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMC553041C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up and optimise glass furnace process
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMC553041C - Set up and optimise glass furnace process |
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Description | This unit of competency covers implementing furnace changeover and monitoring and optimising the forming of flat glass, including the rectification of equipment and quality problems. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency applies to experienced operators, leading hands or supervisors who are responsible for setting up and adjusting glass furnaces from the requirements as set out in production schedules and specifications. The operator is able to run trials and adjust all of the equipment settings to have the production equipment perform satisfactorily.This unit does NOT apply to the set up and optimisation of primary glass furnace processes, which is covered by PMC553040C Set up and optimise glass forming process.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: Remove current equipment and/or tooling |
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Element: Install and set up new equipment and/or tooling |
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Element: Monitor, interpret data and adjust operation |
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Element: Sample, test and record product data |
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Element: Rectify equipment and quality 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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