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Weld plastics materials

Weld plastics materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD287
State Code
BAI93
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
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to weld plastics materials using manual techniques and hand held equipment. It applies to thermoplastic materials for which a compatible welding polymer rod or filler can be provided to form a homogeneous melt. The plastics materials may be in any form for example sheet, pipe, formed tube, solid section or formed profile.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to confirm work specifications, identify the priority in which jobs/product will be made/completed, set up equipment, prepare materials, weld plastic, 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.Where materials need to be cut as part of the job see also PMBPROD240 Cut materials.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify required materials and equipment
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Identify quantity and quality of product required and any special requirements, including welding specifications
  • 1.3 Interpret plans, patterns, designs or product specifications
  • 1.4 Recognise hazards and steps required to ensure safety
  • 1.5 Plan sequence of welding operations for the whole process to ensure work follows a logical procedure
  • 1.6 Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
  • 1.7 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
  • 1.8 Examine process requirements to identify suitability of plastics materials for manual welding operations
2 Set up equipment and materials
  • 2.1 Set up tools and equipment ready for production
  • 2.2 Locate materials, patterns and consumables
  • 2.3 Ensure safety equipment is available and fit for use
  • 2.4 Identify non-conformances and take required action
3 Weld to specification
  • 3.1 Assemble components using clamps and jigs as required
  • 3.2 Organise materials and equipment prior to welding
  • 3.3 Weld materials to specification
  • 3.4 Collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials as required
  • 3.5 Complete logs and records as required
  • 3.6 Keep equipment and work area clean
4 Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures
  • 4.1 Check finished welds or products against specifications
  • 4.2 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 4.3 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 4.4 Log problems as required
  • 4.5 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7603 PMBPROD287B Weld plastics materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA64 PMBPROD287E Weld thermoplastics materials Unit of competency