Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
21/07/2026 11:39 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Hand mould products

Hand mould products

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552024
State Code
BAH61
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
100305 - Crafts
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to hand mould products using clay, ceramic, plaster and other materials. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to select and prepare moulds, mould and remove the product, finish and store the product 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assemble and prepare the mould or former
  • 1.1 Establish a safe working environment to procedures
  • 1.2 Identify and prepare the appropriate mould or former
  • 1.3 Level and secure the mould or former to procedures
  • 1.4 Check that the base is stabilised and correctly mounted as required to facilitate rolling or turning out
  • 1.5 Position inserts or loose pieces as required
  • 1.6 Apply the correct stripping agent
2 Mould materials
  • 2.1 Prepare the material mix or obtain the material from the batch preparation unit
  • 2.2 Provide an adequate supply of material to meet production requirements
  • 2.3 Introduce material to the work piece cavity and compact to procedures
  • 2.4 Check inserts or loose pieces and secure to avoid movement during moulding
  • 2.5 Employ safe working practices consistent with procedures
  • 2.6 Roll and strip/turn out the component for finishing
3 Finish the component/ product
  • 3.1 Repair defects occurring during the moulding process
  • 3.2 Remove inserts or loose pieces and replace in mould or former
  • 3.3 Prepare the surface of the component for the application of any surface finishes
  • 3.4 Cure or dry the components to specification
  • 3.5 Return mould and/or segments for re-use or storage in accordance with requirements
4 Rectify routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Determine and rectify fault causes according to procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes according to procedures
  • 4.4 Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
  • 4.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
5 Inspect and store components
  • 5.1 Inspect component for defects
  • 5.2 Store the component to specifications and procedures
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA922 PMC552024C Hand mould products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF83 MSMPMC310 Hand mould products Unit of competency