Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD246C Hand mix materials
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to hand mix materials in the plastics, rubber and cablemaking sectors, other than the composites sector.
This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to select materials and equipment, plan and sequence the work, mix ingredients, check conformity to specifications and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Production
Unit Sector
Not applicable
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 |
Identify the requirements for hand mixing of materials |
1.1 |
Identify materials to be included in the hand mixing process |
1.2 |
Identify hand mixing equipment and components used in the mixing process |
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1.3 |
Identify characteristics of the blended material produced in relation to the impact on the production process and final product quality |
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1.4 |
Compare stages in the mixing process with the quality requirements for the product |
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2 |
Pre-plan hand mixing operations |
2.1 |
Identify work requirements from workplace approved operating procedures |
2.2 |
Identify equipment and processes used for materials measurement, preparation, mixing and for the delivery of material to production area |
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2.3 |
Identify materials, including base raw materials and required additives |
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2.4 |
Identify hazards connected with materials and process from observation of workplace reference materials, including safety data sheets (SDS) and equipment instructions |
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2.5 |
Identify appropriate measures to minimise risks from the identified hazards |
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2.6 |
Plan task sequences within scope of authority |
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3 |
Check hand mixing set-up |
3.1 |
Identify equipment information, required quality specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
3.2 |
Check materials for conformity with workplace operational requirements |
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3.3 |
Discard non-conforming materials or make adjustments to blending operations in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.4 |
Identify changes in materials at each stage of the blending process |
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4 |
Conduct hand mixing operations |
4.1 |
Monitor hand mixing operations noting materials quantity and product quality |
4.2 |
Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity to product blend standards, where applicable |
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4.3 |
Move materials to point of use and pour in the appropriate manner |
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4.4 |
Collect and reuse material which is able to be reprocessed and deal with waste and scrap in accordance with workplace procedures |
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4.5 |
Complete equipment clean-up and waste management in accordance with workplace procedures |
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5 |
Respond to product quality improvement requests |
5.1 |
Monitor hand mixing process and note conditions which may affect product quality standards |
5.2 |
Report process variations within workplace procedures |
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5.3 |
Note and implement authorised changes in SOPs and specifications |
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6 |
Respond to routine problems to procedures |
6.1 |
Recognise known faults that occur during the operation |
6.2 |
Identify and take action on causes of routine faults |
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6.3 |
Log problems as required |
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6.4 |
Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.
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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Regulatory framework |
The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:
All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence. |
Procedures |
All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of:
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Tools and equipment |
Tools and equipment will be selected as required from:
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Hazards |
Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:
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Routine problems |
Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of:
Known solutions are drawn from one or more of:
Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures. |
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD246C Hand mix materials
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090