Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assemble and prepare the mould or former
- Establish a safe working environment to procedures
- Identify and prepare the appropriate mould or former
- Level and secure the mould or former to procedures
- Check that the base is stabilised and correctly mounted as required to facilitate rolling or turning out
- Position inserts or loose pieces as required
- Apply the correct stripping agent
- Mould materials
- Prepare the material mix or obtain the material from the batch preparation unit
- Provide an adequate supply of material to meet production requirements
- Introduce material to the workpiece cavity and compact to procedures
- Check inserts or loose pieces and secure to avoid movement during moulding
- Employ safe working practices consistent with procedures
- Roll and strip/turn out the component for finishing
- Finish the component/ product
- Repair defects occurring during the moulding process
- Remove inserts or loose pieces and replace in mould or former
- Prepare the surface of the component for the application of any surface finishes
- Cure or dry the components to specification
- Return mould and/or segments for re-use or storage in accordance with requirements
- Rectify routine problems
- Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
- Determine and rectify fault causes according to procedures
- Identify and rectify equipment failure causes according to procedures
- Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
- Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
- Inspect and store components