Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to manufacture three-dimensional plugs and, where applicable, solid and/or split moulds constructions used in marine vessel construction.
Tasks can include the use of hand and mechanical lay-up practices for plug/mould construction.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band:
This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation Band A unit and Specialisation Band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV).
Unit Weight: 12
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 | Establish plug specifications from drawings, relevant documentation and client discussion, as appropriate | ||
2 | Construct plug | 2.1 | Select plug construction materials in accordance with job requirements and specifications |
2.2 | Select plug coating materials to meet specifications in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.3 | Select appropriate tooling and machinery | ||
2.4 | Mark out plug material/s in accordance with plug construction requirements | ||
2.5 | Carry out plug release angles/taper, flanges and rounding/concaving of corners, where applicable | ||
2.6 | Use appropriate tools, machines and construction practices to construct plug | ||
3 | Finish plug | 3.1 | Check plug for compliance with specifications/drawing |
3.2 | Apply final finish coatings to plug to comply with specifications, where required | ||
3.3 | Prepare plug for mould manufacturing in accordance with specifications or procedures | ||
4 | Determine mould requirements | 4.1 | Interpret mould construction specifications and drawings |
4.2 | Select mould construction materials in accordance with specifications | ||
4.3 | Select appropriate tools and machinery/equipment for job application | ||
5 | Produce mould | 5.1 | Apply tooling coat to plug in accordance with standard application procedures |
5.2 | Apply construction materials to plug in accordance with appropriate lay-up sequence and procedure | ||
5.3 | Apply stiffening/bracing materials in accordance with job requirements, where applicable | ||
5.4 | Prepare mould for production run/s, where applicable | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
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. | |
Materials include one (1) or more of the following: | timber metal plastic fibreglass composites fillers |
Competency Field
Marine craft construction