ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Establish and maintain communications with other personnel

1.3. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.4. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

1.5. Identify, address and report environmental issues

1.6. Follow emergency procedures

1.7. Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods

1.8. Ventilate work area

1.9. Check tools and required equipment availability and checks for operational readiness

1.10. Set up equipment according to company standard work procedures

2. Maintain efficient operation of casting area

2.1. Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures according to plant/equipment configurations and system requirements

2.2. Control systems supplying air and water to the casting and quality inspection area

2.3. Clean and condition ladles and launders for safe, efficient casting to operating standard

2.4. Prepare ladle and launder for maintenance and/or repair as required

2.5. Maintain work area in a clean, safe condition

3. Control quality of castings

3.1. Carry out and record pre-start quality control equipment checks

3.2. Visually inspect castings in their mould for compliance with specification

3.3. Operate equipment to remove reject castings

3.4. Dress cooled castings to allow efficient refining

3.5. Batch and identify castings according to organisational requirements

3.6. Complete production documentation

3.7. Pass on shift change-over details to oncoming shift

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to monitor casting quality:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for monitoring casting quality

fault find

work with/handling high temperature materials

operate, maintain and clean equipment

identify hazards

interpret reports,

apply lifting techniques (manual, cranes and loads)

monitor system/plant

report defects

control quality

employ safe work practices

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to monitor casting quality:

casting plant construction components and operation

characteristics of molten metal

the ability to distinguish between:

chemical (including combustion)

instrument

equipment (electrical/mechanical)

ability to isolate problem to item of equipment

hazards associated with hot molten metal

safe working procedures with molten metal

protective equipment for working with hot materials

potential dangers inherent in specific plant and equipment

safe working procedures and systems

identification of reject castings

storage and scheduling requirements for production

service requirements and specifications

fault finding, rectification and reporting

standard operating procedures

tolerances allowable in the quality system and when action should be taken

relevant quality assurance and inspection procedures and systems

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for monitoring casting quality

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of casting quality monitoring

working with others to undertake and complete the casting quality monitoring that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of casting quality monitoring that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the casting quality monitoring

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Legislation may include Acts and regulations dealing with:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

Communications may include:

PA system

warning sirens and lights

alarms

clear calls

phones

Personal protective equipment may include:

helmet

safety footwear

hearing protection

gloves

eye/face protection

respiratory protection

heat resistant clothing

Hazards may include:

rail and road movement

cranes

molten metal

hot materials

noise

air pollution

sharp objects

moving machinery

heights

falling objects

gases

automatic equipment start-up

Environmental issues may include:

drainage

dust

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

noise

run-off

spills

waste management and disposal

water quality

Pre-start checks may include:

identification and reporting of defective auxiliary equipment

work area hazards

chipping gun operation

sledgehammer

hoists

casting cooling tank plant and equipment

Air and water supplies to casting area may include:

plant compressed air

instrument air

fresh (potable) water

process water

chilled water

fire supply water

Ladles and launders may be cleaned by:

digging out

jack hammer

chipping gun

Preparation of ladles and launders includes:

cleaning

patching

coating

Maintenance may include:

lubrication

minor adjustments to operational plant

cleaning plant, equipment and work area

installation/removal of devices

patching

Production documentation may include:

tonnages

quality

analysis/testing

identity

tracking

Burners may be:

diesel

natural gas

Equipment and plant cleaning methods may include:

degreasing

forced air

hosing with water

suction

Fault and variances may occur in:

product

plant

equipment