- MEM07026B - Perform advanced plastic processing
Assessor Resource
MEM07026B
Perform advanced plastic processing
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to a range of plastic, rubber processing including injection, blow moulding, processing of fibre reinforced composites, extrusion, thermoforming, vacuum forming, foaming etc.
This unit relates to operations where the output of the machine/process can be varied at the discretion of the operator and where recognition/rectification skills are applied based upon product/material/process knowledge to achieve specified outcomes.
Where interpretation of a technical drawing to Australian Standard 1100/1102 or equivalent is required, Unit MEM09002B (Interpret technical drawing) should also be selected. When production packaging and labelling of the finished goods or product is required, then Unit MEM11006B (Perform production packaging) should also be considered.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 6
This unit covers producing products using advanced plastic processing equipment.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
Path 1
MEM07001B
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
MEM07024B
Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM09002B
Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A
Perform engineering measurements
MEM16006A
Organise and communicate information
MEM18001C
Use hand tools
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform advanced plastic processing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with advanced plastic processing or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. |
Method of assessment | Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. |
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Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: checking for conformance to specifications checking and clarifying task-related information reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions standard operating procedures, charts, lists and other standard workplace documents following verbal instructions orally reporting routine information entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms checking safety equipment and guards performing programmed operational maintenance completing pre-start checks checking equipment, raw material and tooling for serviceability starting, operating and shutting down machine/process loading components/feed stock unloading machine/process output handling machine/process output completing production records monitoring operation of the machine/process identifying faults/deviations in product, raw materials, tooling and machine/process taking corrective action to correct faults/deviations in product, raw materials, tooling and machine/process |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: safety features of the machine/process being operated safety equipment associated with the machine/process the programmed operational maintenance requirements of the machine/process pre-start checks start-up/shut-down procedures operating procedures unloading procedures procedures for handling and storing finished work consequences of improper handling and storing recording requirements the emergency procedures product fault/deviations the corrective action to rectify types of product fault/deviations raw material faults/deviations the correct action to rectify raw material faults/deviations tooling faults/deviations the correct action to rectify tooling faults/ deviations deviations and faults in machine/process the correct action to rectify machine/process faults/deviations hazards and control measures, including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Drawings, job instructions and specifications are interpreted and task requirements are understood including machine/process selection and settings. | |||
| Safety equipment and guards are checked for correct position and operation. | |||
| Programmed operational maintenance is undertaken to standard operating procedures. | |||
| Pre-start checks are undertaken to standard operating procedures. | |||
| The match of task requirements against equipment, raw material and tooling is verified. | |||
| Machine/process is started up safely and correctly. | |||
| Machine/process is operated in accordance with job instructions or standard operating procedures. | |||
| Components/feed stock are loaded and maintained consistent with production requirements. | |||
| Machine/process output is unloaded safely to standard operating procedures. | |||
| Machine/process output is handled and stored in a manner not likely to cause damage, as required. | |||
| Production data is recorded to standard operating procedures. | |||
| Machine/process is monitored for safe and correct operation. | |||
| Emergency procedures are understood and followed in accordance with standard operating procedures. | |||
| Product faults/deviations such as short shots, warped mouldings and dimensional errors are recognised from standard operating procedures, job sheets or other documentation. | |||
| Product faults/deviations are rectified in accordance with standard operating procedures, job sheets or other documentation and may be achieved by adjustment of machine/process settings within parameters. | |||
| Raw material faults/deviations such as contamination, colour variation are recognised from standard operating procedures, job sheets or other documentation. | |||
| Raw material faults/deviations are rectified in accordance with standard operating procedures, job sheets or other documentation. | |||
| Tooling faults/deviations resulting in blemishes, missing detail etc. are identified against specification and reported to standard operating procedure. | |||
| Tooling faults/deviations are rectified in accordance with standard operating procedures, job sheets or other documentation. | |||
| Machine/process faults/deviations such as short shots, burn marks, distortion etc. are recognised from standard operating procedures, job sheets or other documentation. | |||
| Machine/process faults/deviations are rectified in accordance with standard operating procedures, job sheets or other documentation. |
Forms
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