Produce injection blow moulded products

Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 11:46 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
PMBPROD370

State Code
BAI30

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (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

Description

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and adjust injection blow moulding processes to produce product.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to start up and shut down injection blow moulding equipment, monitor equipment operation, maintain continuity of process, 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 the most appropriate equipment to be used for production process, upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request
1.2 Identify and check materials required, including additives and their amounts or percentages
1.3 Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
1.4 Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks

2 Start up injection blow moulding process to procedures

2.1 Identify process settings required for product
2.2 Set injection blow moulding process to required settings
2.3 Check materials are correct
2.4 Take appropriate action for non-conforming materials
2.5 Set up date, batch and materials markings as required
2.6 Complete pre-start checks
2.7 Start up extrusion process

3 Operate and make adjustments to the injection blow moulding process to procedures

3.1 Operate extrusion process, noting key variables
3.2 Monitor controls/displays/terminals for production and process data
3.3 Take samples as required and identify product out of specification
3.4 Monitor product/process quality
3.5 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity as required
3.6 Maintain continuity of process
3.7 Adjust process to minimise scrap and trim
3.8 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
3.9 Pause equipment, or stop equipment in an emergency, as required

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 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
4.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
4.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W7664	PMBPROD370B	Produce injection blow moulded products	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODB09	PMBPROD370E	Produce injection blow moulded products	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BCT3	PMB30116	Certificate III in Polymer Processing	Qualification
BCU0	PMB40116	Certificate IV in Polymer Technology	Qualification