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Trial a new production mould assembly

Trial a new production mould assembly

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD431E
State Code
ODA67
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to trial new moulds used in rotomoulding, thermoforming and composites manufacturing.This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team. The unit principally refers to the standard mould trialling procedure, which may involve manual assembly of the mould parts or assembly into an operating mechanism for a production trial and evaluation.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine trial requirements
  • 1.1 Gather and interpret all relevant, available information including job sheets from workplace and equipment documentation
  • 1.2 Confirm machine or equipment suitability to meet trial requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm mould state in readiness for set-up to commence
  • 1.4 Confirm readiness of raw materials for use in trial
2. Set mould and machine
  • 2.1 Follow safe working practices according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Fit and set up mould according to trial requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Set up process conditions and machinery to meet product specifications and safe operational requirements
  • 2.4 Dry cycle machine and mould according to workplace procedures
3. Perform mould trial
  • 3.1 Start trial process according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Identify and record variations from specifications according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor control panel and interpret test results for fluctuations, variations and trends
  • 3.4 Determine process limitations with respect to product and production specifications
  • 3.5 Adjust controls to maintain parameters to job specifications based on interpretation of trial performance
  • 3.6 Store equipment, materials and product from trial according to workplace procedures
4. Anticipate and solve process control variances
  • 4.1 Identify potential range of process control variances that may occur and their impact on product and production specifications
  • 4.2 Make adjustments to tooling and equipment and accurately record action taken according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and respond to actual process control variances and their causes
  • 4.4 Assess tooling for wear or damage and apply service procedures as required
  • 4.5 Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
  • 4.6 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
5. Complete trial
  • 5.1 Shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Accurately record and report on trial results
  • 5.3 Return machine to normal service according to production requirements and advise relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAI09 PMBPROD431 Trial a new, advanced or complex mould Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGO8 PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology Qualification
BGO9 PMB50121 Diploma of Polymer Technology Qualification