Unit of competency Outline
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Set up and optimise glass furnace process
Set up and optimise glass furnace process
Unit of competency
National Code
PMC553041C
PMC553041C
State Code
WA962
WA962
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/10/2010
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers implementing furnace changeover and monitoring and optimising the forming of flat glass, including the rectification of equipment and quality problems.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Remove current equipment and/or tooling
- 1.1. Identify all safety and emergency procedures
- 1.2. Shut down furnace and ancillary equipment in accordance with work instructions and manufacturer's specifications
- 1.3. Conduct tests and checks on equipment/tooling prior to removal in accordance with work instructions
- 1.4. Remove current equipment/tooling in accordance with work instructions and manufacturer's specifications
- 1.5. Complete records and logs for removal
2. Install and set up new equipment and/or tooling
- 2.1. Perform checks and tests prior to installation
- 2.2. Identify any faults in equipment/tooling and take appropriate action
- 2.3. Install and set up appropriate equipment/tooling for new production process in accordance with work instructions
- 2.4. Ensure alignment of all equipment and perform checks according to product specifications and work instructions
- 2.5. Ensure setup and configuration of equipment for startup complies with work instructions
- 2.6. Perform checks and tests to product and equipment in accordance with work instructions
3. Monitor, interpret data and adjust operation
- 3.1. Ensure forming equipment start up function complies with work instructions
- 3.2. Ensure glass forming equipment is operated in accordance with work instructions
- 3.3. Monitor instruments and control panels, and interpret test results for fluctuations, variations and trends
- 3.4. Monitor plant and process and deduce conditions of materials in process and products being made
- 3.5. Determine appropriate action to improve process operation
- 3.6. Adjust furnace controls to ensure glass parameters are maintained to job specifications
- 3.7. Check that process operation has improved
- 3.8. Continue analysing data and making adjustments until desired level of process operation is achieved and product is within specifications in accordance with work instructions
4. Sample, test and record product data
- 4.1. Carry out sampling procedures appropriate to the product and the test in line with enterprise requirements
- 4.2. Complete appropriate test to enterprise and client requirements
- 4.3. Identify variations from process parameters and take appropriate action
- 4.4. Measure/graph and record operating parameters, according to enterprise requirements
- 4.5. Record test results in hard or electronic form as required by standard procedures and work instructions
5. Rectify equipment and quality problems
- 5.1. Identify the range of equipment and quality faults that can occur during the operation
- 5.2. Diagnose possible causes of equipment and quality faults
- 5.3. Rectify cause of equipment failure and quality faults by established enterprise procedures
- 5.4. Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with established enterprise procedures
- 5.5. Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet enterprise requirements
- 5.6. Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
6. Shut down equipment
- 6.1. Shut down equipment in accordance with work instructions
- 6.2. Complete appropriate records and logs
- 6.3. Shut down equipment in an emergency situation
7. Prepare equipment for maintenance
- 7.1. Isolate equipment in accordance with work instructions
- 7.2. Ensure area is clear and safe for maintenance
- 7.3. Complete all records and logs
8. Control hazards
- 8.1. Identify hazards from the job to be done
- 8.2. Identify other hazards in the work area
- 8.3. Assess the risks arising from those hazards
- 8.4. Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Application of equipment
This unit includes equipment applicable to formed glass manufacture, such as:
equipment/tooling which may include:
mould
lift jet array
quench ring
press ring
tile
other production equipment:
forming and conditioning equipment
computers
measuring recording equipment
communication equipment
hand tools
Types of changeovers
Types of changeovers may include:
deep bend to deep bend or deep bend to quick sag
quick sag to quick sag
advanced press bend to advanced or conventional press bend
conventional press bend to conventional press bend
It does NOT include processes involved with:
melting furnaces used in glass production (primary source)
scientific glass
Typical problems
Typical problems may include:
temperature and pressure problems
equipment problems
quality problems
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Application of equipment
This unit includes equipment applicable to formed glass manufacture, such as:
equipment/tooling which may include:
mould
lift jet array
quench ring
press ring
tile
other production equipment:
forming and conditioning equipment
computers
measuring recording equipment
communication equipment
hand tools
Types of changeovers
Types of changeovers may include:
deep bend to deep bend or deep bend to quick sag
quick sag to quick sag
advanced press bend to advanced or conventional press bend
conventional press bend to conventional press bend
It does NOT include processes involved with:
melting furnaces used in glass production (primary source)
scientific glass
Typical problems
Typical problems may include:
temperature and pressure problems
equipment problems
quality problems
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that the equipment be understood and that the importance of critical material properties, settings and readings is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. The emphasis should be on the ability to stay out of trouble than on recovery from a disaster.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
setup/tuning are completed to specifications
temperature and pressures are maintained within limits
quality is monitored to minimise wastage
startup and shutdown occur first time
early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or potential problems are recognised and dealt with in a timely manner
process measurements are continually made or observed
the range of possible causes can be identified and the most likely cause determined
appropriate action is taken to ensure a timely return to full performance
obvious problems to related plant areas are recognised and an appropriate contribution made to their solution.
Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this unit of competency.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.
Method of assessment
In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that the equipment be understood and that the importance of critical material properties, settings and readings is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. The emphasis should be on the ability to stay out of trouble than on recovery from a disaster.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
setup/tuning are completed to specifications
temperature and pressures are maintained within limits
quality is monitored to minimise wastage
startup and shutdown occur first time
early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or potential problems are recognised and dealt with in a timely manner
process measurements are continually made or observed
the range of possible causes can be identified and the most likely cause determined
appropriate action is taken to ensure a timely return to full performance
obvious problems to related plant areas are recognised and an appropriate contribution made to their solution.
Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this unit of competency.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.
Method of assessment
In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2687 | PMCOPS341B | Set up and optimise glass furnace process | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH22 | PMC553041 | Set up and optimise glass furnace process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W750 | PMC40110 | Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |
| W749 | PMC30110 | Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |