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Produce polyurethane foam

Produce polyurethane foam

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD315
State Code
BAI68
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and adjust equipment to produce polyurethane foam.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to plan the process stages, start up and shut down foaming equipment, monitor equipment operation, make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan process stages for polyurethane foam production
  • 1.1 Plan the stages in the polyurethane foaming process and ensure these comply with the quality requirements for production
  • 1.2 Identify and allow for changes in materials at each stage of the polyurethane foaming process
  • 1.3 Plan the availability of the equipment and components for each production stage
  • 1.4 Anticipate the impact of the process on product characteristics and product quality and useability
  • 1.5 Plan work requirements based on procedures
2 Identify work requirements for polyurethane foaming operations
  • 2.1 Prepare materials, including base raw materials and additives
  • 2.2 Recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control/minimisation methods
  • 2.3 Check materials, ancillary supplies and equipment are correct
  • 2.4 Check equipment and processes used for materials preparation, production process and for the downstream operations are available
  • 2.5 Check product quality requirements for the relevant process stage
  • 2.6 Identify and check emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
  • 2.7 Plan the task sequences, including times and locations for product quality checks, equipment operation and required production outputs
  • 2.8 Provide for ongoing materials input, waste management and work area housekeeping requirements
  • 2.9 Arrange any required supplementary equipment for product quality testing or routine equipment maintenance and/or adjustments
3 Check polyurethane foaming process set-up
  • 3.1 Comply with equipment information, required quality specifications and set-up procedures
  • 3.2 Set up equipment in accordance with required quality specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 3.3 Check polyurethane foaming equipment settings and adjustments and conformity to documented procedures
  • 3.4 Inspect materials for conformity with requirements, including surface condition and materials thickness
  • 3.5 Discard non-conforming materials or make adjustments to processing operations in accordance with procedures
4 Operate and make adjustments as required to the foam process
  • 4.1 Start up, operate and shut down foam equipment as required by procedures
  • 4.2 Monitor polyurethane foaming operations noting product quality, production outputs, equipment operating temperature, amperage, pressures, colour, thickness and product integrity
  • 4.3 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to production standards where applicable
  • 4.4 Collect material which is able to be reprocessed and reused, and dispose of waste and scrap in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Clean up equipment, lubricate and adjust in accordance with procedures
5 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 5.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 5.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 5.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 5.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 5.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7628 PMBPROD315C Produce polyurethane foam Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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