PMBPROD292B Operate pultrusion

equipment

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PMBPROD292B Operate pultrusion equipment

Modification History
Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor
This competency covers the operation of pultrusion equipment for composite products and the
resolving of routine problems to procedure in the production process.

Application of the Unit

Application of this unit
This competency applies to operators who are required to undertake the routine operation of
pultrusion equipment. This competency is typically performed by operators working either
independently or as part of a work team. The operator:
 check product/s for quality and conformity to specifications
 deals with non-conforming product/waste/scrap
 notices any problems and takes required action (eg reporting)
 complete logs and reports.
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.

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Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites
This unit has no prerequisites.

Employability Skills Information

Employability Skills
The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable Employability Skills. The
Employability Skills Summary of the qualification(s) in which this unit is packaged will assist
in identifying Employability Skill requirements.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the Performance Criteria describe the required performance
essential outcomes of a unit needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.
of competency Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the
Evidence Guide.

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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT Performance Criteria describe the required performance
needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.
Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the
Evidence Guide.

1. Check work 1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan or

requirements. request.
1.2 Check product, materials and equipment meet
requirements for job(s).
1.3 Recognise requirements which many not be in
accordance with usual practice.
1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm
unusual practice.
1.5 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements.
1.6 Identify hazards associated with the job and take
appropriate action.
1.7 Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance
with procedures.
2. Conduct pre-operational 2.1 Check safety equipment is in place and working.
checks as required. 2.2 Check moulds, closures and fittings to procedures.
2.3 Check moulds for cracks, chips, marks and
cleanliness.
2.4 Check materials including fibres, resins, additives
and release agents are correct.
2.5 Undertake other pre-operational checks in
accordance with procedures.
3. Operate equipment in 3.1 Check process is operating within required limits.
accordance with 3.2 Check product is in specification and to required
procedures. quality standard.
3.3 Ensure product is consistently ready for next
operation.
3.4 Maintain supply of material(s) as required.
3.5 Complete logs and records as required.
3.6 Collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials
as required.
3.7 Keep equipment and work area clean.
3.8 Pause machine cycle and perform emergency stop, as
required.
4. Respond to routine 4.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the
problems in accordance operation.

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT Performance Criteria describe the required performance
needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.
Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the
Evidence Guide.
with procedures. 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine.
4.3 Log problems as required.
4.4 Identify non-routine problems and report to
designated person.

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Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise out
of specification products, process problems and materials faults.
Knowledge of organization procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and the ability to
implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to the
pultrusion process. Application of approved hazard control and safety procedures and the use
of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup.
Knowledge of and skills in theoperation of pultrusion equipment and its maincomponents
sufficient for the consistent production of quality products including:
 production workflow sequences and materials demand
 the reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings that are outside the
normal range of process variability
 accurate monitoring of equipment operation and product quality
 potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to
quality of product
 waste management and understanding the importance of reusing non-conforming products
wherever possible
 correct selection and use of equipment, materials, processes and procedures
 explain the effect of unauthorised or emergency shutdown in relation to safety and
production requirements
 identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate
remedies.
Competence also includes the ability to:
 plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements.
 identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is
the appropriate source for assistance.
 identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the process of
pultrusion operation process.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets,
procedures, basic machine control panels material labels and safety information as provided to
operators.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms.
Numeracy is required to the level of reading tables of figures and graphs (and applying the
resultant information), determining amount of material feed for the process.

Evidence Guide

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
Performance Criteria, required skills and knowledge, the Range Statement and the
Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as
defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this
unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit.
These may include the ability to:
 apply the required skills and knowledge to operate pultrusion equipment.
 apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
 production standards are met consistently
 problems are identified and appropriate action is taken (ie the problem is fixed or
reported)
 all safety procedures are followed.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on an industrial pultrusion machine(s)/equipment and will be
undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
 by using an appropriate, industrial pultrusion machine
 in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to routine
problems
 by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
 through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning
to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with
appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any
cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the
oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of
competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment
that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and
questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method.
Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an
office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with
disabilities.

Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT

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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work
environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating
conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation,
needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international
standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to the operation of pultrusion equipment used to manufacture
formed composite products.
It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral
to the process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary
instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
 pultrusion equipment, dies, feed and product handling gear
 controller, such as PLC if fitted
 hand tools used in the this process
 material loading equipment used for loading of raw materials
 relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
 spills
 dusts/vapours
 slip and fall (eg from spilled resin)
 temperature (eg hot equipment or product)
 hazardous substances, including resin and catalyst
 moving equipment
 manual handling hazards.
Problems
Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable
problems'. Typical process problems may include:
 equipment malfunction
 variations in process conditions, especially temperature variations affecting cure rates
 variations in materials and/or contamination of materials
 die/tooling problems such as damage to die
 variations in feed rates and pressures.
Typical product problems may, include routine pultrusion faults such as:
 marks
 poor surface finish
 damage resulting from removal of product from mould
 flow marks
 poor colour dispersion

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 colour contamination.
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.

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