Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Plan and prepare

1.1 Job instructions and quality requirements are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel

1.2 Tools and equipment required for the job are selected and checked for faults and correct operation

1.3 Materials required to complete the job are identified and prepared

2. Disassemble and inspect dies

2.1 Die is safely located in the coating area

2.2 Die coating insulation materials are inspected for wear, and removed if required

2.3 Dies are inspected and analysed for defects, and identified defects are rectified according to workplace procedures

2.4 Dies are tested to ensure rectification has eliminated the fault, and adjustments are made if required

3. Coat and assemble dies

3.1 Die coating insulation material is selected and prepared according to workplace procedures

3.2 Die is cleaned in preparation for coating and heated according to workplace and equipment manufacturer recommendations and work health and safety (WHS) requirements

3.3 Die coating insulation material is applied to the die, and die is assembled and checked in preparation for pressing according to workplace and equipment manufacturer recommendations

3.4 Die is returned to production sequence

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Work area is cleaned, and materials disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures

4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures

4.3 Documentation is completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret WHS requirements

interpret workplace procedures, job instructions and quality requirements

interpret manufacturer recommendations and specifications.

Writing skills to:

recode die coating intervals and work sheets.

Oral communication skills to:

confirm job instructions and quality requirements with appropriate personnel.

Numeracy skills to:

calculate surface area, required materials, and volume of die coating.

Problem-solving skills to:

determine required tools and equipment for the job and assess defects for solutions.

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Workplace procedures must include:

equipment use, maintenance and storage

recording and reporting

WHS requirements relating to die coating

workplace quality and continuous improvement programs.