This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to operate melting furnaces.

It applies to the operation and operational maintenance of furnaces primarily used for continuous or staged bulk melting/smelting of a range of metals, holding of hot liquids, or the melting of metals for production processes, such as casting, moulding and galvanising.

Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Band: A

Unit Weight: 4

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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.
Furnaces include one (1) or more of the following:	singular or multi coke oil gas fired electric induction arc resistance
Operational maintenance includes one (1) or more of the following:	routine lubrication cleaning routine repair/repointing of refractory

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Complete requisitions as required according to SOPs
Undertake charge analysis and convert the charge analysis to furnace charge weight and weigh charge in accordance with SOPs
Enter routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms
Inspect furnace for any defects or damage
Identify faults and areas for routine repair of the furnace
Undertake routine operational maintenance of furnace
Start up furnace according to procedures
Report all start-up faults in accordance with procedures
Identify and follow emergency/safety procedures
Pre-heat materials if required
Charge materials into furnace
Identify and keep available suitable areas for emergency unloading of molten metal
Maintain furnace at optimum operating condition
Take sample for chemical analysis and apply remedial action as required
Dross and/or degas furnace
Check temperature of metal and adjust if necessary
Complete shutdown of furnace
Undertake routine operational maintenance of furnace in accordance with procedures
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Complete requisitions as required according to SOPs
Inspect furnace for any defects or damage
Identify and follow emergency/safety procedures
Maintain furnace at optimum operating condition
Identify the quantity of the required metal
Complete shutdown of furnace

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