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Hand mix materials

Hand mix materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD246
State Code
BAJ17
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
13
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to hand mix materials in the plastics, rubber and cablemaking sectors, other than the composites sector.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to select materials and equipment, plan and sequence the work, mix ingredients, check conformity to specifications and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.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 Identify the requirements for hand mixing of materials
  • 1.1 Identify materials to be included in the hand mixing process
  • 1.2 Identify hand mixing equipment and components used in the mixing process
  • 1.3 Identify characteristics of the blended material produced in relation to the impact on the production process and final product quality
  • 1.4 Compare stages in the mixing process with the quality requirements for the product
2 Pre-plan hand mixing operations
  • 2.1 Identify work requirements from workplace approved operating procedures
  • 2.2 Identify equipment and processes used for materials measurement, preparation, mixing and for the delivery of material to production area
  • 2.3 Identify materials, including base raw materials and required additives
  • 2.4 Identify hazards connected with materials and process from observation of workplace reference materials, including safety data sheets (SDS) and equipment instructions
  • 2.5 Identify appropriate measures to minimise risks from the identified hazards
  • 2.6 Plan task sequences within scope of authority
3 Check hand mixing set-up
  • 3.1 Identify equipment information, required quality specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 3.2 Check materials for conformity with workplace operational requirements
  • 3.3 Discard non-conforming materials or make adjustments to blending operations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Identify changes in materials at each stage of the blending process
4 Conduct hand mixing operations
  • 4.1 Monitor hand mixing operations noting materials quantity and product quality
  • 4.2 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to product blend standards, where applicable
  • 4.3 Move materials to point of use and pour in the appropriate manner
  • 4.4 Collect and reuse material which is able to be reprocessed and deal with waste and scrap in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Complete equipment clean-up and waste management in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Respond to product quality improvement requests
  • 5.1 Monitor hand mixing process and note conditions which may affect product quality standards
  • 5.2 Report process variations within workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Note and implement authorised changes in SOPs and specifications
6 Respond to routine problems to procedures
  • 6.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 6.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 6.3 Log problems as required
  • 6.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7578 PMBPROD246C Hand mix materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA98 PMBPROD246E Hand mix materials Unit of competency