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Design and prepare models, moulds and dies

Design and prepare models, moulds and dies

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC554020
State Code
BAH15
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
030301 - Chemical Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to design and prepare models, moulds, dies, frames and cases to make products from materials such as concrete, clay and ceramics. It applies to large production contexts and smaller craft contexts.This unit of competency applies to experienced technicians, leading hands, supervisors or those in similar roles who are required to determine the specifications for devices to be made, make the devices, make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to technician applying specialised theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require autonomy, discretion and judgement. The person 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 Design and make models
  • 1.1 Establish model design from drawings, originals or in consultation with the customer
  • 1.2 Select and prepare appropriate materials for model construction
  • 1.3 Make models ensuring the final product is to specification, and shrinkage is allowed for
2 Set up and produce block moulds
  • 2.1 Select appropriate model to meet specification
  • 2.2 Determine required sections and parting lines
  • 2.3 Check mould meets work health and safety (WHS) needs
  • 2.4 Mix materials as required
  • 2.5 Fill mould with mould material as required
  • 2.6 Remove mould from model when required strength has been achieved
  • 2.7 Finish mould to specifications and register correctly
3 Prepare cases and frames
  • 3.1 Consult manufacturing schedule to determine type of mould to be made
  • 3.2 Select appropriate frame or frames
  • 3.3 Mix materials as required
  • 3.4 Fill block mould
  • 3.5 Remove block mould from the case and frame when required strength has been obtained
  • 3.6 Register and date cases according to procedures
  • 3.7 Prepare block mould for use
4 Prepare and make working moulds
  • 4.1 Select the appropriate case/frame
  • 4.2 Mix and pour mould material as required
  • 4.3 Remove mould from model when required strength has been obtained
  • 4.4 Finish and register moulds to procedures
  • 4.5 Stack and dry moulds to procedures
  • 4.6 Store moulds to procedures
5 Prepare dies
  • 5.1 Consult manufacturing schedule to determine type of die to be made
  • 5.2 Select and prepare required master die
  • 5.3 Mix and pour die material as required
  • 5.4 Remove die from master die when required strength has been obtained
  • 5.5 Mark and finish dies to enterprise specifications
  • 5.6 Cure and store dies to procedures
6 Respond to problems
  • 6.1 Identify possible routine and non-routine problems in the equipment or process
  • 6.2 Determine problems needing action
  • 6.3 Determine possible fault causes
  • 6.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  • 6.5 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
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State Code National Code Title Type
WA969 PMC554020D Design and prepare models, moulds and dies Unit of competency