- PMBTECH502B - Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials
PMBTECH502B
Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials
Application
Application of this unit
This competency applies to technicians who analyse and review production trials. The key factors are the understanding of the purpose of the trials, and the interpretation of the trial results compared to that purpose.
It includes:
new product trials
new process trials
new equipment trials
modifications to product trials
modifications to process trials
modifications to equipment trials.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
This unit has the prerequisite of MSAOPS401A Trial new process or product.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Review trial results. | 1.1 Confirm trial objectives as a basis for comparison prior to review of results. 1.2 Review trial product quality results and compare with trial objectives to identify variations. 1.3 Review trial production results and compare with trial objectives to identify variations. |
2. Analyse and correct trial outcome. | 2.1 Analyse trial results to establish priorities for the correction of parameters which are outside specifications. 2.2 Recommend changes to achieve product quality and production requirements. 2.3 Make changes in to procedures to achieve the required product quality and production requirements. |
3. Specify and carry out retrial procedures. | 3.1 Specify retrial objectives and priorities to procedures. 3.2 Carry out retrial variations to achieve the trial objectives to procedures. 3.3 Record trial results to procedures. |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Knowledge and understanding of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to interpret trial results and specify appropriate retrial conditions.
Knowledge of organization procedures and policies along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and in a manner relevant to the job.
Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to the process. Application of approved hazard control, safety procedures, the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup.
Knowledge as a basis for solving processing and material problems, including:
a thorough understanding of polymer materials and processing
calculate results from trial data
interpret trial results in terms of trial objectives
determine variations to trial procedures to overcome limitations found
interpret results in terms of product end use requirements
make recommendations for changes to materials, process and product based on trial results
trial objectives
preliminary product specifications (physical properties, size, weight, appearance)
production requirements (output, rejects, yield, practical operating window)
trial results
product quality results
production results
changes
product design and specifications
mould, die and/or tooling design and construction
material grade
machine configuration or specification
production specifications
processing parameters
retrial objectives
product quality
production requirements
variations
sample size
machine parameters
material grade changes
mould, die and/or tooling changes
machine configurations.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires high levels of numeracy and literacy with the ability to interpret technical specifications and reports. Advanced numeracy allowing the calculation and interpretation of statistics, product formulae and process conditions is also required.
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this training package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in MSAOPS401A Trial new process or product, it may be co-assessed with this unit.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the ability to apply an understanding of polymer materials and processing to the interpretation of trial results and making judgements about the trials in terms of the trial objectives
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that the performance of at least one type of product or process trial on a typical machine has been correctly analysed and that there is evidence that other types of analyses can also be set up, run and completed satisfactorily.
Assessment method and context
It is preferred that assessment takes place on industrial equipment in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on a processing plant, allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to recognise, anticipate and respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the plastics, rubber and cablemaking industry, but does require both a theoretical/mathematical and a practical analysis of the trial data.
The competency does not require knowledge of industry sectors and materials other than that in which the technician works. It assumes an understanding of the operation of all relevant equipment and processes but does not necessarily require them to be used personally.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
procedures
product specifications
trial results and data
data analysing and reporting tools (eg computer spreadsheets).
Hazards
Typical hazards include operating equipment.
Problems
'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/a solution recorded in the procedures.
Typical process and product problems may include:
new products or processes
new dies, moulds or tooling
modified equipment or components
modified or new materials.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include production data.
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.