Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2

Invest flask

2.1

Prepare and check materials

2.2

Select and prepare casting methods, tools and equipment

2.3

Assemble flask for casting

2.4

Mix investment and prepare curing stage

3

Operate ‘lost wax’ sequence and clean site

3.1

Evacuate ‘low melt’ wax by steam process

3.2

Position and store investment flask

3.3

Select and apply 'burn-out' procedure

3.4

Clean tools, equipment and site area

This field allows for different 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.

Casting methods include one (1) or more of the following:

centrifugal casting

vacuum casting

Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following:

flasks and base

investment

scales

mixers

bowls

vacuum