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Operate fibre forming equipment

Operate fibre forming equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552044
State Code
BAH51
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate fibre forming/extrusion equipment, as used for manufacturing of glass fibres, and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to prepare, operate and monitor the equipment, check supply and quality of materials stocks, undertake sampling and quality checks and identify 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 Prepare forming equipment
  • 1.1 Interpret job specifications and set up the appropriate equipment in accordance with work instructions
  • 1.2 Check materials stocks for quality and quantity suitable for production
  • 1.3 Prepare all consumables for production
  • 1.4 Undertake equipment preparation and checks according to established procedures
2 Operate forming equipment
  • 2.1 Start up equipment in accordance with work instructions
  • 2.2 Form glass by directing product flow in accordance with work instructions and safety requirements
  • 2.3 Ensure forming processing equipment is operated in accordance with established enterprise procedures
3 Monitor and record forming equipment operation
  • 3.1 Monitor equipment to ensure that quality specifications are met
  • 3.2 Make operation adjustments according to established procedures to maintain product quality
  • 3.3 Conduct product sampling and quality control checks according to enterprise procedures to maintain forming specifications
  • 3.4 Monitor application of size over glass fibres to ensure quality specifications are met
  • 3.5 Use and observe ancillary equipment and safety procedures in accordance with enterprise requirements
  • 3.6 Document and maintain records and production results according to enterprise requirements
  • 3.7 Identify and report processing problems to a designated person for rectification
4 Rectify routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures
  • 4.4 Ensure 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 Control hazards
  • 5.1 Identify hazards from the job to be done
  • 5.2 Identify other hazards in the work area
  • 5.3 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 5.4 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA930 PMC552044C Operate fibre forming equipment Unit of competency