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Check recycle wash process

Check recycle wash process

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD264C
State Code
W7591
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/05/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2008
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
08/12/2008
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This competency covers the use of recycle wash equipment and checking of the process.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check work requirements.
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from workplace approved operating procedures.
  • 1.2 Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice.
  • 1.3 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice.
  • 1.4 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements.
  • 1.5 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action.
2. Conduct pre-checks as required.
  • 2.1 Inspect and sample products in line with workplace procedures.
  • 2.2 Check equipment components and component function is to the required quality standard.
  • 2.3 Check and test fluid circuits, pumps, shutoffs and control valves.
3. Operate recycle washer equipment in accordance with procedures.
  • 3.1 Start machine safely and correctly when required.
  • 3.2 Check process is operating with required limits.
  • 3.3 Collect product samples and store.
  • 3.4 Check product is in specification / to required quality standard.
  • 3.5 Maintain supply of material(s) as required.
  • 3.6 Complete logs and records as required.
  • 3.7 Collect and reprocess/discard scrap/trim and other materials in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 3.8 Check readouts against standard statistical process information and enter production data into the control system.
  • 3.9 Keep equipment and work area clean.
  • 3.10 Pause machine cycle and perform emergency stop, as required.
4. Identify product quality requirements.
  • 4.1 Check process and note conditions which may affect product quality standards.
  • 4.2 Interpret reports from quality inspections and rectify or report as appropriate equipment conditions within workplace procedures.
  • 4.3 Note and implement authorised changes in standard operating procedures and specifications.
5. Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures.
  • 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.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the plastics industry. It includes the operation of all relevant ancillary equipment.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
hand carts and trolleys and other manual handling aids
knives and basic hand tools required for opening of material packaging
hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences
bung spanners and similar
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
spills
hazardous materials
moving equipment
manual handling hazards.
Problems
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
equipment malfunction
variations in materials or contamination of materials.
incorrect raw materials/additives
incorrect quantity of materials/additives.
Appropriate action for non-routine problems may be reporting to designated person or other action specified in procedures.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required skills and knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
apply the required skills and knowledge to operate recycle wash equipment
apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that recycle wash standards are met consistently.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on industrial equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
by using an appropriate, operating plant requiring demonstration of operation and emergency stop procedures
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C5631 PMBPROD264B Check recycle wash process Unit of competency