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Process greenware/green products

Process greenware/green products

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552005
State Code
BAH70
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare and process greenware/green products. It applies to greenware/green products such as: clay and ceramics products prior to firingfibre reinforced cement products prior to autoclavingconcrete products, such as masonry curing.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to prepare the equipment, stack, dry/cure and finish the green products, control and/or report hazards 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.This competency does not apply to the firing of products in a kiln or similar firing equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare the equipment
  • 1.1 Determine the requirements from the production program
  • 1.2 Identify and set up the racks, shelves or trolleys
  • 1.3 Ensure the equipment is safe for use
2 Control hazards
  • 2.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 2.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 2.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 2.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
3 Load products for drying/curing
  • 3.1 Stack or set products to specification
  • 3.2 Ensure correct stacking pattern is used
  • 3.3 Allow adequate space around each item
  • 3.4 Use available space effectively
4 Dry/cure products
  • 4.1 Monitor drying equipment and test products to determine correct conditions
  • 4.2 Adjust temperature and humidity to maintain correct conditions
  • 4.3 Remove product from the area and store appropriately
5 Finish green products
  • 5.1 Finish products to specifications
  • 5.2 Ensure condition of product is acceptable
  • 5.3 Store products in appropriate area
  • 5.4 Repair product and/or report product faults to the designated person
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
  • 6.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes to procedures
  • 6.4 Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
  • 6.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA913 PMC552005C Process greenware/green products Unit of competency