PMBPROD313E — Produce extruded polymer products

1 Plan work requirements

• 1.1Identify and check materials requirements, including additives and regrind and amounts or percentage ratios required, from job specifications
• 1.2Identify processes and equipment required for production and upstream and downstream operations from job specifications
• 1.3Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and controlling hazards according to workplace procedures
• 1.4Identify and check emergency stops, guards and controls
• 1.5Identify checks and testing processes required for equipment, materials, quality and production management to meet job requirements
• 1.6Perform housekeeping tasks to support work to be undertaken

2 Perform pre-production tasks

• 2.1Identify and set production process according to equipment and job specifications, and adjust process to optimise output based on selected materials
• 2.2Set up and adjust polymer extrusion equipment settings to meet job specifications
• 2.3Verify materials are correct against job specifications
• 2.4Set up date, batch and materials markings according to workplace procedures
• 2.5Undertake other pre-startup checks according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures

3 Operate extrusion process to make production

• 3.1Start up and operate extrusion process equipment, and make adjustments to settings to meet job specifications
• 3.2Ensure process is operating according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
• 3.3Follow checking and testing processes to assess if output meets job specifications and quality standards, and apply strategies for managing non-conforming outputs
• 3.4Maintain continuity of process to support production
• 3.5Work efficiently to minimise scrap and trim according to workplace procedures
• 3.6Clean work area, and clean, adjust and lubricate equipment, according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
• 3.7Pause or stop machine cycle in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures

4 Shut down extruder

• 4.1Determine type of shutdown and process to be followed from equipment instructions and workplace procedures
• 4.2Shut down equipment according to equipment instructions and workplace procedures
• 4.3Purge machine using appropriate methods and materials
• 4.4Complete equipment clean-up and post-production adjustments according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
• 4.5Put guards, locks and notices in place to prevent inadvertent startup
• 4.6Accurately complete workplace shutdown documentation
• 4.7Clean and clear work area after the shutdown in readiness for the next startup

5 Anticipate and solve process control variances

• 5.1Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
• 5.2Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
• 5.3Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
• 5.4Accurately maintain records and logbooks

What does an assessment tool for PMBPROD313E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMBPROD313E needs to address all 54 unit components: 5 elements with 29 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 21 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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