This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate slip casting equipment typically used to produce clay and ceramic products. It applies to both large production and smaller craft contexts.

This unit applies to operators who are required to take responsibility for own outputs and follow established procedures to prepare moulds and equipment, operate the forming equipment and remove product from mould. Operators are also required to work autonomously and apply their own judgement to interpret information; monitor processes; identify and address routine and non-routine problems and control hazards.

This unit does not apply to drying, firing or finishing operations and does not require the operation of a central control panel.

This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

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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
Determine the product formation requirements from the production program
Check the required moulds are in place
Set up and prepare the equipment
Select, pour or connect the required raw materials to the equipment
Check the equipment is safe to use
Operate equipment to produce product to specification
Remove product from the mould
Monitor and adjust slip properties
Transfer product to drying racks, conveyor or trucks
Record production data
Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
Maintain records and log books of equipment operations
Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
Identify hazards in the slip casting area
Assess the risks arising from those hazards
Implement measures to control those risks

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