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Evidence Guide: PMC552020 - Operate slip casting equipment

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PMC552020 - Operate slip casting equipment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare the forming equipment

  1. Determine the product formation requirements from the production program
  2. Ensure the required moulds are in place
  3. Ensure the equipment is set up and prepared as required
  4. Ensure the required raw materials are selected and poured or connected to the equipment
  5. Ensure the equipment is safe to use
Determine the product formation requirements from the production program

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Ensure the required moulds are in place

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Ensure the equipment is set up and prepared as required

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Ensure the required raw materials are selected and poured or connected to the equipment

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Ensure the equipment is safe to use

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Operate forming equipment

  1. Operate equipment to produce product to requirements
  2. Remove product from the mould
  3. Monitor and adjust slip properties as required
  4. Transfer product to drying racks/conveyor/trucks as required
  5. Record production data as required
Operate equipment to produce product to requirements

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Remove product from the mould

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Monitor and adjust slip properties as required

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Transfer product to drying racks/conveyor/trucks as required

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Record production data as required

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Control hazards

  1. Identify hazards from the job to be done
  2. Identify other hazards in the work area
  3. Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  4. Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
Identify hazards from the job to be done

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Identify other hazards in the work area

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Assess the risks arising from those hazards

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Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

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Rectify routine problems

  1. Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  2. Determine and rectify fault causes by procedures
  3. Identify and rectify equipment failure causes to procedures
  4. Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
  5. Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

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Determine and rectify fault causes by procedures

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Identify and rectify equipment failure causes to procedures

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Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures

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Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare the forming equipment

1.1

Determine the product formation requirements from the production program

1.2

Ensure the required moulds are in place

1.3

Ensure the equipment is set up and prepared as required

1.4

Ensure the required raw materials are selected and poured or connected to the equipment

1.5

Ensure the equipment is safe to use

2

Operate forming equipment

2.1

Operate equipment to produce product to requirements

2.2

Remove product from the mould

2.3

Monitor and adjust slip properties as required

2.4

Transfer product to drying racks/conveyor/trucks as required

2.5

Record production data as required

3

Control hazards

3.1

Identify hazards from the job to be done

3.2

Identify other hazards in the work area

3.3

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

3.4

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

4

Rectify routine problems

4.1

Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

4.2

Determine and rectify fault causes by procedures

4.3

Identify and rectify equipment failure causes to procedures

4.4

Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures

4.5

Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare the forming equipment

1.1

Determine the product formation requirements from the production program

1.2

Ensure the required moulds are in place

1.3

Ensure the equipment is set up and prepared as required

1.4

Ensure the required raw materials are selected and poured or connected to the equipment

1.5

Ensure the equipment is safe to use

2

Operate forming equipment

2.1

Operate equipment to produce product to requirements

2.2

Remove product from the mould

2.3

Monitor and adjust slip properties as required

2.4

Transfer product to drying racks/conveyor/trucks as required

2.5

Record production data as required

3

Control hazards

3.1

Identify hazards from the job to be done

3.2

Identify other hazards in the work area

3.3

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

3.4

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

4

Rectify routine problems

4.1

Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

4.2

Determine and rectify fault causes by procedures

4.3

Identify and rectify equipment failure causes to procedures

4.4

Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures

4.5

Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

set up and prepare equipment to meet requirements

pour slip to specifications

monitor key variables, including:

slip consistency

wall thickness

casting time

mould condition

excess slip

product integrity and general conformance to specification

operate and adjust the equipment to meet product quality and production output specifications

adjust slip properties to meet product quality specifications

remove product from mould

remove excess slip

handle/transfer products

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

recognise out-of-specification products, process problems and materials faults

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify problems, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve problems or report them to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:

raw material variations

equipment malfunctions

mould abnormalities/deterioration

process abnormalities

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

read and interpret product specifications, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

principles of slip casting process

functions, limitations and principles of operation of equipment

basic physics, and where appropriate chemistry, relevant to the equipment/process/materials

the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

methods for determining wall thickness

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

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.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.

Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:

health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials

Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made

any relevant licence and certification requirements.

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of:

job cards

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.

Problems

Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions.

Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of:

mould deterioration

variations in slip consistency

variations in product wall thickness

product faults.

Known solutions are drawn from one or more of:

procedures

training

remembered experience.

Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include:

moulds

ancillary equipment that is integral to the process

fettling/trimming tools

other hand tools used in the process.

Hazards

Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:

heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards

weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled

hazardous products and materials

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

noise

rotational equipment or vibration

plant services (steam, condensate, cooling water, etc)

structural hazards

equipment failures

machinery, equipment and product mass

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights

working in restricted or confined spaces

other hazards that might arise.

Records and reports

Records include one or more of:

log books/sheets

electronic records

job/work sheets

other records used for the smooth running of the plant.

Reports include one or more of:

paper or electronic-based logs and reports

verbal/radio reports

reporting items found which require action.