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Select and use resin systems appropriate for product

Select and use resin systems appropriate for product

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM26008
State Code
OAT50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to select and use appropriate resins and resin systems. It includes the chemistry of resins.Where the selection of a suitable reinforcing system is required unit MEM26007 Select and use reinforcing appropriate for product should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine product requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Determine requirements of resin system from specifications, job sheets or work instructions and customer requests
  • 1.5 Select appropriate process to be used to fabricate product
2 Select most appropriate resin/resin system for job
  • 2.1 Determine performance outcomes required from resin
  • 2.2 Interpret specifications of available resins
  • 2.3 Compare required properties with specifications of available resin systems
  • 2.4 Interpret safety data sheets (SDS) for possible resin systems
  • 2.5 Select most appropriate resin
3 Evaluate selected resin system
  • 3.1 Identify current conditions impacting on resin chemistry
  • 3.2 Identify adjustments which can be made to meet current conditions
  • 3.3 Make allowable adjustments and monitor result
  • 3.4 Fabricate a sample using the selected resin system and nominated reinforcing
  • 3.5 Conduct/organise for relevant tests
  • 3.6 Evaluate test results against product requirements
  • 3.7 Review fabrication process and make any required changes to resin system or process
4 Fabricate product
  • 4.1 Identify and control hazards
  • 4.2 Prepare nominated reinforcing, including cutting to size/shape and any pre-treatment, as required
  • 4.3 Lay reinforcing in correct direction, including fibre orientation and fibre pre-forming, as appropriate
  • 4.4 Make any appropriate adjustments to the resin system recipe
  • 4.5 Mix selected resin system, as required
  • 4.6 Fabricate product using selected process and minimise waste
  • 4.7 Review product compared to requirements
  • 4.8 Review reinforcing selection and fabrication process
  • 4.9 Identify areas for improvement and take appropriate actions
  • 4.10 Complete any required documentation/reporting according to SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC763 MEM26008A Select and use resin systems appropriate for product Unit of competency