Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMC552002C Operate equipment to blend/mix materials.
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to select and blend/mix materials using blending/mixing and ancillary equipment.
This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to select the correct type and quantity of materials, set up and operate equipment, monitor the process, rectify routine problems and conduct routine maintenance.
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.
Where manual handling forms part of the work the operator will also require competency in PMBHAN103 Shift materials safely by hand .
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Operations
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 |
Determine blend/mix requirements |
1.1 |
Check work schedule/job specification/job card |
1.2 |
Identify customer requirements and set parameters in accordance with standard procedures |
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1.3 |
Select correct type and quantity of materials |
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1.4 |
Meet all special requirements and specifications |
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1.5 |
Identify any material handling problems and take action in accordance with standard procedures |
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1.6 |
Update material records as appropriate |
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2 |
Control hazards |
2.1 |
Identify hazards from the materials |
2.2 |
Identify other hazards in blending/mixing work area |
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2.3 |
Assess the risks arising from those hazards |
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2.4 |
Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures |
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3 |
Blend/mix materials |
3.1 |
Set up, start and operate blending/mixing equipment as required by specifications and standard procedures |
3.2 |
Prepare and add materials to blender/mixer as required by specification and standard procedures |
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3.3 |
Check that materials prepared match requirements |
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3.4 |
Use ancillary equipment, as required, according to standard procedures |
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3.5 |
Ensure equipment is operated in accordance with established enterprise procedures |
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3.6 |
Blend/mix materials to obtain required results |
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4 |
Monitor and record operation |
4.1 |
Monitor equipment performance in accordance with work instructions and manufacturer specifications |
4.2 |
Monitor non-conforming product against customer specifications |
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4.3 |
Adjust and control equipment to ensure correct product quality |
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4.4 |
Complete final inspection checks |
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4.5 |
Complete appropriate records and logs |
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5 |
Rectify routine problems |
5.1 |
Recognise any faults that occur during the operation |
5.2 |
Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions |
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5.3 |
Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions |
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5.4 |
Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions |
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5.5 |
Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person |
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6 |
Maintain blending/mixing plant and area |
6.1 |
Keep area and equipment clean and in good order |
6.2 |
Unload and shut down equipment as required |
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6.3 |
Respond to routine faults according to enterprise procedures |
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6.4 |
Report non-routine faults according to enterprise procedures |
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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Equipment and unit operations |
This unit of competency includes all such items of equipment and unit operations which form part of the blending/mixing system. A unit comprises two or more components of plant/equipment that are operated together to produce product, including as appropriate to the site:
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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. |
Hazards |
Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:
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Records and reports |
Records include one or more of:
Reports include one or more of:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMC552002C Operate equipment to blend/mix materials.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=45a7f1d5-61a5-447a-9688-7abbd7e1a5c7