Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PMAOPS211B, 'Operate manufacturing extruders'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate manufacturing extruders' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Start up extruder systems. | 1.1. Perform pre-start-up checks 1.2. Start up individual items of equipment, and the entire extrusion system 1.3. Start up system after maintenance 1.4. Build up extrusion rate steadily 1.5. Produce output at specified rate and quality within minimum time. |
2. Monitor and control the extrusion process. | 2.1. Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork 2.2. Inspect pellet/granule properties, and recognise and correct problems 2.3. Monitor stock levels of feeds and products and take action to maintain production schedule and quality 2.4. Adjust plant to achieve required output rate and quality with maximum plant efficiency. |
3. Change production rates and/or product grade/specification. | 3.1. Predict from rates and schedule when a transition will be required 3.2. Manage transitions smoothly and in a timely manner 3.3. Minimise scrap/off grade as a result of a transition. |
4. Carry out maintenance procedures | 4.1. Isolate extrusion equipment and prepare for maintenance as required 4.2. Test safety trips and alarms 4.3. Complete minor maintenance according to procedures 4.4. Receive plant back from maintenance 4.5. Prepare plant for the introduction of polymer and additives 4.6. Return plant to operation. |
5. Shut down extrusion systems. | 5.1. Determine type of shut down required 5.2. Give advance warning of shut down where appropriate 5.3. Change over individual items of equipment 5.4. Shut down individual items of equipment and the entire extrusion system 5.5. Perform an emergency shut down when required 5.6. Reset trips and alarms after a shut down and leave plant in a condition ready to restart 5.7. Shut down for maintenance when required. |
6. Clean extruder. | 6.1. Identify cleaning requirements 6.2. Clean extrusion equipment to requirements according to procedures. |
7. Control hazards. | 7.1. Identify hazards in work area and with equipment 7.2. Assess risks arising from those hazards 7.3. Take appropriate action to control risks in accordance with procedures and duty of care. |
8. Respond to extruder problems. | 8.1. Monitor plant frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses (sight, hearing etc) as appropriate. 8.2. Recognise operational problems 8.3. Analyse cause of operational problems within scope of skill level 8.4. Take timely and appropriate action to solve operational problems. |