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Operate tyre curing equipment

Operate tyre curing equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD262
State Code
BAJ06
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate tyre curing equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. It applies to curing of ‘green’ tread onto the tyre casing as used in manufacture of tyres and in ‘hot cap’ retreads.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to perform pre-start start up and shut down procedures, maintain supply of materials, monitor equipment operation and product quality, and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working 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 Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job
  • 1.3 Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
  • 1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
  • 1.5 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
  • 1.6 Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
2 Start up tyre curing equipment to procedures.
  • 2.1 Conduct pre-start checks
  • 2.2 Start up tyre curing equipment
3 Operate equipment to procedures
  • 3.1 Start machine safely and correctly when required
  • 3.2 Check process is operating within required limits
  • 3.3 Check product is in specification and to required quality standard
  • 3.4 Ensure product is consistently ready for next operation
  • 3.5 Maintain supply of materials as required
  • 3.6 Complete logs and records when as required
  • 3.7 Collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials as required in accordance with procedures
  • 3.8 Keep equipment and work area clean area in accordance with procedures
  • 3.9 Pause machine cycle and perform emergency stop, as required by procedures
4 Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures
  • 4.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 4.3 Log problems as required
  • 4.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7589 PMBPROD262B Operate tyre curing equipment Unit of competency