PMBTECH301E — Optimise polymer processing operations

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41 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify and use applications of polymer materials

1.1Identify typical applications for common polymer materials used in workplace processes
1.2Recognise physical properties of common polymers and their applications in workplace processes
1.3Use correct type and amount of additive according to manufacturer specifications and work health and safety regulations
1.4Identify major impurities that have potential to impact, or have impacted, product and process
1.5Apply corrective actions to remove or compensate for impurities according to operational, equipment and workplace procedures

2 Determine expected material properties from polymer type and grade

2.1Identify relationships between polymer type and polymer characteristics to determine optimal job specifications
2.2Identify relationships between polymer grade and degree of polymerisation to determine optimal job specifications
2.3Identify the influence of polymer structure on properties to determine optimal job specifications

3 Solve process control variances related to polymer flow characteristics

3.1Use polymer flow test methods and consider flow properties in process design
3.2Use knowledge of causes of changes in state of the polymer to control critical process variances
3.3Identify relationship between polymer flow and other polymer properties to assess and control process variances
3.4Recognise incorrect polymer flow characteristics from process and product outputs
3.5Recommend corrective actions for process control variances caused by polymer flow to relevant personnel

4 Solve process and product control variances related to heating and cooling of products and their associated materials

4.1Recognise impact of polymer crosslinking on product output properties to amend process controls
4.2Recognise impact of polymer crystallisation and crystal size on product output properties to amend process controls
4.3Recognise impact of shrinkage on product output properties to amend process controls
4.4Recognise impact of annealing on product output properties to amend process controls
4.5Recognise process and product signs of incorrect heating/cooling to amend process controls
4.6Recommend corrective actions for process control variances caused by heating to relevant personnel

5 Anticipate and solve process control variances related to polymer faults

5.1Recognise and analyse 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

Performance evidence

optimise polymer processing operations at least once to achieve required production outputs.

Knowledge evidence

the principles of polymer processing operations, and functions of associated equipment
production workflow sequences and materials demand
types and application of common polymer materials and additives, including the effects of using the incorrect amount or type of additive
structure of common polymers
commonly accepted diagrammatic representations of polymer molecular shape and arrangement
polymer properties related to flow, including: - molecular weight - molecular structure - factors effecting apparent viscosity
polymer properties related to common polymer types and grades
impact of common impurities on process and product
the impact of temperature and heating or cooling rate on processing and properties
characteristics of materials and their behaviour in relation to process conditions and stages of production
key variables that may affect product quality and production output
other typical and atypical process and product problems, including early warning signs, possible causes and corrective actions
the distinguishing characteristics of causes of problems, and the application of problem analysis and problem-solving methods to polymer processing and polymer products
organisational procedures relevant to the work environment or job role.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Numeracy skills to manage measurements of materials and analyse production output results.
Reading: Reading skills to interpret job and equipment specifications and workplace procedures.
Writing and oral communication: Writing and oral communication skills to record, report on and analyse production outputs and make recommendations for improvements.

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