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Use material and process knowledge to solve problems

Use material and process knowledge to solve problems

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH301
State Code
BAI08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply material and process knowledge to solve problems.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to recognise actual and potential process and product problems; identify the role of polymers, additives and other materials in the problems; and determine corrective action. This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work 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 Identify and apply applications of polymer materials
  • 1.1 Identify typical applications for common polymer materials
  • 1.2 Recognise physical properties of common polymers
  • 1.3 Use additives with knowledge of the effects of using the incorrect amount/type of additive
  • 1.4 Handle additives to minimise the associated risks
2 Identify and apply impacts of impurities on polymer products
  • 2.1 Identify major impurities of concern to product and process
  • 2.2 Examine polymer materials for impurities
  • 2.3 Apply corrective actions to remove/compensate for impurities
3 Determine expected material properties from polymer type and grade
  • 3.1 Identify the relationship between polymer type and polymer characteristics
  • 3.2 Identify the relationship between polymer grade and degree of polymerisation
  • 3.3 Identify the influence of polymer structure on properties
4 Solve process problems related to polymer flow characteristics
  • 4.1 Use polymer flow test methods and recognise the importance of flow properties to the process
  • 4.2 Control critical factors leading to changes of state of the polymer during processing using knowledge of the causes
  • 4.3 Identify the relationship between polymer flow and other polymer properties
  • 4.4 Recognise process/product signs of incorrect polymer flow characteristics
  • 4.5 Recommend corrective actions for problems caused by polymer flow
5 Solve process/product problems related to heating and cooling of product/material in process
  • 5.1 Recognise the importance of the degree of cross linking on product properties if appropriate
  • 5.2 Recognise the importance of the degree of crystallisation/crystal size on product properties if appropriate
  • 5.3 Recognise the impact of shrinkage on product properties if appropriate
  • 5.4 Recognise the impact of annealing on product properties if appropriate
  • 5.5 Recognise process/product signs of incorrect heating/cooling
  • 5.6 Recommend corrective actions for problems caused by heating
6 Solve process problems related to polymer faults
  • 6.1 Recognise an actual or a potential process problem
  • 6.2 Analyse that problem in a formal manner
  • 6.3 Determine appropriate corrective action
  • 6.4 Implement that corrective action if it is within the range of workplace authority
  • 6.5 Make recommendations for corrective action outside range of workplace authority
  • 6.6 Follow through on corrective action and make sure problem is resolved
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7686 PMBTECH301B Use material and process knowledge to solve problems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA70 PMBTECH301E Optimise polymer processing operations Unit of competency