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Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor

Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD380
State Code
BAI23
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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 chopper gun/depositor equipment to produce composite materials product.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to set up equipment and materials, 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 experienced 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 own work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify equipment and processes to be used for production process and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Identify and check materials required, including additives
  • 1.3 Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
  • 1.4 Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls
  • 1.5 Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
  • 1.6 Identify materials, waste management and housekeeping needs
2 Set up equipment, mould and materials to procedures
  • 2.1 Determine equipment requirements
  • 2.2 Adjust controls as required for factors, such as ambient conditions, temperature and materials
  • 2.3 Check equipment, raw material and mould all match job requirements
  • 2.4 Check materials, resins, fibres, release agents are correct
  • 2.5 Take appropriate action for non-conforming materials
  • 2.6 Set up date, batch and materials markings to specifications, as required
  • 2.7 Complete pre-start checks
3 Hand operate chopper gun/depositor
  • 3.1 Use chopper gun/depositor to apply materials to the mould to procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor product quality, thickness, colour and integrity
  • 3.3 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformances as required
  • 3.4 Collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials as required
  • 3.5 Shut off machine safely and correctly as required following procedures
4 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 4.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 4.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 4.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 4.4 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 4.5 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 4.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7671 PMBPROD380B Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB03 PMBPROD380E Produce composites products using mechanised open mould wet lay-up Unit of competency