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Evidence Guide: PMBPROD265 - Operate portable vulcanising equipment

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PMBPROD265 - Operate portable vulcanising equipment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify work requirements for vulcanising operations

  1. Identify the job and vulcaniser characteristics and product quality outcomes required
  2. Obtain specifications relevant to the material being vulcanised
  3. Identify and obtain equipment and materials required for the vulcanising process
  4. Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
  5. Check materials, ancillary supplies and equipment for quality, access and condition
  6. Identify and check emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
Identify the job and vulcaniser characteristics and product quality outcomes required

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Obtain specifications relevant to the material being vulcanised

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Identify and obtain equipment and materials required for the vulcanising process

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Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action

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Check materials, ancillary supplies and equipment for quality, access and condition

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Identify and check emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls

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Plan vulcanising operations

  1. Identify time, pressure and temperature requirements
  2. Plan the task sequences
  3. Plan for waste management, maintenance and housekeeping requirements
Identify time, pressure and temperature requirements

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Plan the task sequences

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Plan for waste management, maintenance and housekeeping requirements

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Prepare vulcanising equipment

  1. Check vulcaniser, ancillary, equipment and attachments are fit for purpose
  2. Set up vulcanising press according to procedures
  3. Set equipment control parameters to specifications
  4. Obtain appropriate clearances for vulcanising to commence
Check vulcaniser, ancillary, equipment and attachments are fit for purpose

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Set up vulcanising press according to procedures

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Set equipment control parameters to specifications

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Obtain appropriate clearances for vulcanising to commence

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Conduct and monitor vulcanising operations

  1. Start the unit and commence vulcanising
  2. Monitor the unit operation throughout the entire process
  3. Note and report non-conformity to specifications to procedures
  4. Make adjustments as required
  5. Shut down unit when cycle completed
  6. Follow procedure to disassemble equipment as required
  7. Assess the outcome of the vulcanising process and take remedial action as necessary and report to the appropriate person
  8. Brand splice according to company policy
  9. Clean up, lubricate and adjust equipment as required
  10. Complete waste removal or recycling as required
Start the unit and commence vulcanising

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Monitor the unit operation throughout the entire process

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Note and report non-conformity to specifications to procedures

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Make adjustments as required

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Shut down unit when cycle completed

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Follow procedure to disassemble equipment as required

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Assess the outcome of the vulcanising process and take remedial action as necessary and report to the appropriate person

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Brand splice according to company policy

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Clean up, lubricate and adjust equipment as required

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Complete waste removal or recycling as required

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Respond to routine problems to procedure

  1. Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  2. Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  3. Log problems as required
  4. Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
Recognise known faults that occur during the operation

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Identify and take action on causes of routine faults

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Log problems as required

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Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify work requirements for vulcanising operations

1.1

Identify the job and vulcaniser characteristics and product quality outcomes required

1.2

Obtain specifications relevant to the material being vulcanised

1.3

Identify and obtain equipment and materials required for the vulcanising process

1.4

Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action

1.5

Check materials, ancillary supplies and equipment for quality, access and condition

1.6

Identify and check emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls

2

Plan vulcanising operations

2.1

Identify time, pressure and temperature requirements

2.2

Plan the task sequences

2.3

Plan for waste management, maintenance and housekeeping requirements

3

Prepare vulcanising equipment

3.1

Check vulcaniser, ancillary, equipment and attachments are fit for purpose

3.2

Set up vulcanising press according to procedures

3.3

Set equipment control parameters to specifications

3.4

Obtain appropriate clearances for vulcanising to commence

4

Conduct and monitor vulcanising operations

4.1

Start the unit and commence vulcanising

4.2

Monitor the unit operation throughout the entire process

4.3

Note and report non-conformity to specifications to procedures

4.4

Make adjustments as required

4.5

Shut down unit when cycle completed

4.6

Follow procedure to disassemble equipment as required

4.7

Assess the outcome of the vulcanising process and take remedial action as necessary and report to the appropriate person

4.8

Brand splice according to company policy

4.9

Clean up, lubricate and adjust equipment as required

4.10

Complete waste removal or recycling as required

5

Respond to routine problems to procedure

5.1

Recognise known faults that occur during the operation

5.2

Identify and take action on causes of routine faults

5.3

Log problems as required

5.4

Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify work requirements for vulcanising operations

1.1

Identify the job and vulcaniser characteristics and product quality outcomes required

1.2

Obtain specifications relevant to the material being vulcanised

1.3

Identify and obtain equipment and materials required for the vulcanising process

1.4

Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action

1.5

Check materials, ancillary supplies and equipment for quality, access and condition

1.6

Identify and check emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls

2

Plan vulcanising operations

2.1

Identify time, pressure and temperature requirements

2.2

Plan the task sequences

2.3

Plan for waste management, maintenance and housekeeping requirements

3

Prepare vulcanising equipment

3.1

Check vulcaniser, ancillary, equipment and attachments are fit for purpose

3.2

Set up vulcanising press according to procedures

3.3

Set equipment control parameters to specifications

3.4

Obtain appropriate clearances for vulcanising to commence

4

Conduct and monitor vulcanising operations

4.1

Start the unit and commence vulcanising

4.2

Monitor the unit operation throughout the entire process

4.3

Note and report non-conformity to specifications to procedures

4.4

Make adjustments as required

4.5

Shut down unit when cycle completed

4.6

Follow procedure to disassemble equipment as required

4.7

Assess the outcome of the vulcanising process and take remedial action as necessary and report to the appropriate person

4.8

Brand splice according to company policy

4.9

Clean up, lubricate and adjust equipment as required

4.10

Complete waste removal or recycling as required

5

Respond to routine problems to procedure

5.1

Recognise known faults that occur during the operation

5.2

Identify and take action on causes of routine faults

5.3

Log problems as required

5.4

Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, basic machine control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

select and use materials, procedures, tools and equipment to meet job specifications

plan and sequence the work

set up portable vulcanising and ancillary equipment

monitor the equipment using measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate

monitor and interpret key variables, including:

equipment operating temperatures and times

additional pressures applied

tension

output rate

product integrity and general conformance to specification/sample

operate and adjust the equipment to meet product quality and production output specifications

pause the equipment or shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances

clean up, lubricate and adjust the equipment

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste management procedures

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine faults, including:

raw material variations/contamination

process abnormalities

procedural errors

mechanical abnormalities

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

the function of vulcanising equipment, machine components and guides

principles of operation of the equipment

the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product

reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings which are outside of normal range of process variability

changes to materials during the vulcanising process

role of additives

production workflow sequences and materials demand

impact of vulcanising speed, pressure, time, temperature and tension on product quality and production output

role of heat and pressure in relation to providing strength, stiffness, resistance to deformation, fatigue and abrasion

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

differences in vulcanising processes and additives for natural, synthetic and mixed rubber compounds

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.

Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:

health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials

Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made

any relevant licence and certification requirements.

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include:

portable vulcanising equipment

ancillary equipment that is integral to the process

knives and other rubber cutting and shaping equipment.

Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from:

powered equipment/aids

hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences

manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys

relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).

Hazards

Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:

weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled

hazardous products and materials

knives, blades and cutting tools

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

rotational equipment or vibration

high temperatures

smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

equipment failures

machinery, equipment and product mass

other hazards that might arise.

Routine Problems

Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions.

Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of:

incorrect vulcaniser set-up

variations in materials

contamination of materials

unsuccessful vulcanising processes

entrapped gasses

wire or reinforcing exposure

inappropriate material specification.

Known solutions are drawn from one or more of:

procedures

training

remembered experience.

Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.