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Demould concrete products

Demould concrete products

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552058
State Code
BAH37
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to demould concrete products and maintain moulds. It applies to timber, glass fibre, metal casing, latex rubber, plaster and other moulds.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to dismantle moulds, inspect moulds and products for faults, clean and reassemble moulds, maintain mould part stocks and rectify routine problems. 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 Dismantle mould
  • 1.1 Remove nuts and bolts as required
  • 1.2 Remove mould
2 Clean and inspect mould
  • 2.1 Identify product faults from visual inspection
  • 2.2 Identify mould faults from visual inspection
  • 2.3 Dismantle mould according to work instructions
  • 2.4 Check condition of all mould parts
  • 2.5 Clean mould parts
3 Reassemble mould
  • 3.1 Identify product to be made
  • 3.2 Interpret mould drawings/plans
  • 3.3 Select and check required mould parts
  • 3.4 Use correct mould setup jig
  • 3.5 Assemble mould according to work instructions
  • 3.6 Place and fix reinforcement cage as required
  • 3.7 Check cover is adequate and fix or report as required
  • 3.8 Check mould dimensions and tolerance
  • 3.9 Check mould for joint leakage and correct if required
4 Lubricate mould
  • 4.1 Lubricate mould to standard
  • 4.2 Store mould in correct location
5 Maintain mould part stock control
  • 5.1 Check stocks of spare parts
  • 5.2 Advise supervisor of stock required, parts used and date of completed mould
6 Rectify routine problems
  • 6.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 6.2 Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  • 6.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  • 6.4 Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
  • 6.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
7 Control hazards
  • 7.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 7.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 7.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 7.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA944 PMC552058B Demould concrete products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF29 MSMPMC320 Demould concrete products Unit of competency