Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM26014A Adjust resin chemicals for current conditions
Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of resin chemistry, particularly catalysis and resin curing, to make adjustments to the chemistry to suit current requirements caused by weather, job specifications or other factors and requires knowing the limits of these adjustments and having discussions with suppliers/manufacturers regarding resin chemistry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band : A
Unit Weight: 4
Pre-requisite Unit
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
Competency Field
Composites
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine job requirements |
1.1 |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
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Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
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1.3 |
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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1.4 |
Identify variables for the chemistry of resin types |
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1.5 |
Identify impacts of environmental changes on resin chemistry |
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1.6 |
Observe current environmental conditions |
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1.7 |
Predict impact of current conditions on resin chemistry |
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1.8 |
Discuss resin chemistry and adjustment limitations with suppliers |
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2 |
Identify adjustments which may be made to meet current conditions |
2.1 |
Identify limits of resin chemistry adjustment |
2.2 |
Determine impact on resin chemistry of changing resin composition |
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2.3 |
Select resin composition changes to counteract impact of current conditions |
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2.4 |
Compare selected composition changes with adjustments allowed by manufacturer of resin system |
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2.5 |
Select most appropriate resin composition changes |
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2.6 |
Identify alternative process changes to adjust for conditions |
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2.7 |
Fabricate a sample using the selected adjustment |
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2.8 |
Conduct/organise for relevant tests |
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2.9 |
Evaluate test results against product requirements |
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2.10 |
Review resin composition changes and take appropriate action |
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3 |
Fabricate product using adjusted composition/ conditions |
3.1 |
Identify and control hazards |
3.2 |
Make any appropriate adjustments to the resin system recipe |
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3.3 |
Prepare materials, tools and equipment and minimise waste |
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3.4 |
Review product compared to requirements |
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3.5 |
Review chemistry modification process |
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3.6 |
Identify areas for improvement and take appropriate actions |
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3.7 |
Complete any required documentation/reporting according to SOPs |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Resin chemistry includes the following: |
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Environmental changes include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Resin composition includes the following: |
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Most appropriate resin composition changes include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Alternative process changes include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Conditions that can be adjusted to improve outcomes include the following: |
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Sustainability includes the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM26014A Adjust resin chemicals for current conditions
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2