Unit of competency details
PMC552047 - Operate primary annealing equipment (Release 1)
Summary
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Releases:
1 1 (this release) |
22/Jun/2016 |
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Classifications
Classification history
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030717 | Plant And Machine Operations | 14/Oct/2016 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMC552047C Operate primary annealing equipment
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate annealing equipment to form glass products from a melting furnace and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process.
This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to set up annealing equipment, monitor and adjust the equipment, undertake routine checks and identify and rectify routine problems.
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
Operations
Unit Sector
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1
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Prepare the annealing equipment
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1.1
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Identify the location and function of annealing equipment
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1.2
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Interpret job specifications and set up the appropriate line/equipment
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1.3
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Check that the quality and quantity of input glass is suitable for production run according to company requirements
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1.4
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Undertake equipment preparation and pre-start checks according to established procedures.
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1.5
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Undertake pre-start checks in accordance with procedures
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2
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Start up and shut down annealing equipment
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2.1
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Complete the steps for setting up and preparing to start annealing equipment in normal and abnormal situations
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2.2
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Complete the steps preparing for shutting down annealing equipment in normal and abnormal situations
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2.3
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Start up the annealing equipment as required
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2.4
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Shut down the annealing equipment as required
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3
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Operate annealing equipment
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3.1
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Operate annealing equipment to ensure quality specifications are met
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3.2
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Make operation adjustments according to established procedures and ensure product quality and specifications are maintained
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3.3
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Use and observe ancillary equipment and safety procedures in accordance with enterprise requirements
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3.4
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Document and maintain records and production results according to enterprise requirements
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4
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Monitor, adjust and record annealing operation
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4.1
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Monitor equipment operation to maintain product quality and specifications
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4.2
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Measure and record operating parameters according to enterprise requirements
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4.3
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Conduct product sampling and quality control checks according to standard procedures to ensure and maintain annealing specifications
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4.4
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Adjust annealing equipment controls to ensure glass parameters are maintained to job specifications
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4.5
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Record results in accordance with work instructions
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5
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Rectify routine problems
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5.1
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Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
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5.2
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Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures
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5.3
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Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures
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5.4
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Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
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5.5
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Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
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6
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Control hazards
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6.1
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Identify hazards from the job to be done
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6.2
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Identify other hazards in the work area
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6.3
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Assess the risks arising from those hazards
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6.4
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Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
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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
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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: - health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials
- Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made
- any relevant licence and certification requirements.
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.
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Procedures
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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: - job cards
- emergency procedures
- work instructions
- standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- safe work method statements (SWMS)
- formulas/recipes
- batch sheets
- temporary instructions
- any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
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Tools and equipment
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Tools and equipment include: - lehr
- ancillary equipment that is integral to the process
- measuring and recording equipment.
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Problems
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Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions.
Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: - process problems
- equipment problems
- temperature and strain problems
- loss of utilities
- quality problems, such as:
- poor optics
- distortion
- excessive breakage
- non-uniform break pattern
- incorrect cross bend
- excessive bow
- scratches
- poor glass shape.
Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: - procedures
- training
- remembered experience.
Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.
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Hazards
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Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: - high temperatures
- smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards
- weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled
- hazardous products and materials
- sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions
- slippery surfaces, spills or leaks
- electricity
- gas
- gases and liquids under pressure
- noise
- rotational equipment or vibration
- plant services (steam, condensate, cooling water, etc)
- structural hazards
- equipment failures
- machinery, equipment and product mass
- limited head spaces or overhangs
- working at heights
- working in restricted or confined spaces
- other hazards that might arise.
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Records and reports
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Records include one or more of: - log books/sheets
- electronic records
- job/work sheets
- other records used for the smooth running of the plant.
Reports include one or more of: - paper or electronic-based logs and reports
- verbal/radio reports
- reporting items found which require action.
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMC552047C Operate primary annealing equipment
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=45a7f1d5-61a5-447a-9688-7abbd7e1a5c7
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMC552047C Operate primary annealing equipment
Performance Evidence
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
- read and interpret job sheets, procedures, instruments/control panels, test results, material labels and safety information
- perform pre-start procedures
- monitor key variables, including:
- ribbon quality
- dimensions
- temperature and stress parameters
- product integrity and general conformance to specification
- operate and adjust the equipment to meet product quality and production output specifications
- start up and shut down the annealing equipment
- identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls
- apply safety procedures
- recognise out-of-specification products, process problems and materials faults
- recognise routine and non-routine problems
- identify when the operator is able to rectify problems, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance
- take action to resolve problems or report them to appropriate personnel
- distinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:
- raw material variations
- equipment malfunctions
- electrical/instrument malfunctions
- process abnormalities
- communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors
- complete workplace records
- do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.
Knowledge Evidence
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:
- principles of pre-annealing, annealing and post-annealing processes
- functions, limitations and principles of operation of the equipment
- composition and nature of the glass
- critical material properties, settings and readings
- basic physics, and where appropriate chemistry, relevant to the equipment/process/materials
- the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product
- factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
- start-up and shutdown processes
- routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions
- organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role
- hierarchy of control
- hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:
- their possible causes
- potential consequences
- appropriate risk controls.
Assessment Conditions
- The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
- The collection of performance evidence:
- should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant
- will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
- must include the use of an appropriate industrial item/s of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start-up and shutdown procedures and responding to problems
- may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
- Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
- Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:
- walk-throughs
- pilot plant operation
- industry-based case studies/scenarios
- ‘what ifs’.
- Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
- Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
- Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
- The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
- Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
- Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
- In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
- Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
- relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
- appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
- appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
- Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
- being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
- being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
- having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
- conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
- being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=45a7f1d5-61a5-447a-9688-7abbd7e1a5c7