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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine job requirements
   • Drawings, job instructions and specifications are interpreted and task requirements are understood including machine/process selection and settings.
2. Observe safety precautions
   • Safety equipment and guards are checked for correct position and operation.
3. Conduct pre-start checks
   • 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.
4. Operate machine/process
   • 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.
5. Monitor machine/process
   • Machine/process is monitored for safe and correct operation.
   • Emergency procedures are understood and followed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
6. Recognise and rectify deviations and faults in product/output
   • 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.
7. Recognise and rectify deviations and faults with raw material/feed stock
   • 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.
8. Recognise and rectify deviations and faults in tooling
   • 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.
9. Recognise and rectify deviations and faults in machine/process
   • 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.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in checking for conformance to specifications checking and clarifying taskrelated 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 prestart checks checking equipment raw material and tooling for serviceability starting operating and shutting down machineprocess loading componentsfeed stock unloading machineprocess output handling machineprocess output completing production records monitoring operation of the machineprocess identifying faultsdeviations in product raw materials tooling and machineprocess taking corrective action to correct faultsdeviations in product raw materials tooling and machineprocess

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of safety features of the machineprocess being operated safety equipment associated with the machineprocess the programmed operational maintenance requirements of the machineprocess prestart checks startupshutdown procedures operating procedures unloading procedures procedures for handling and storing finished work consequences of improper handling and storing recording requirements the emergency procedures product faultdeviations the corrective action to rectify types of product faultdeviations raw material faultsdeviations the correct action to rectify raw material faultsdeviations tooling faultsdeviations the correct action to rectify tooling faults deviations deviations and faults in machineprocess the correct action to rectify machineprocess faultsdeviations hazards and control measures including housekeeping use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Required

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 supervisors 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
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

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.

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