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Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply polymer-matrix lay-up moulding techniques for the production of advanced composites products.
This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.
The unit principally refers to the materials science application of wet lay-up technology at the trade level of competency.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

What You'll Learn

1.

  • 1.1 Identify equipment and materials, including additives, from job specifications
  • 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and controlling hazards
  • 1.4 Identify checks and testing processes required for equipment, materials, quality and production management to meet job requirements
  • 1.5 Identify waste management strategies to collect excess, discarded or nonconforming materials to be disposed of, recycled or reprocessed according to workplace procedures

2.

  • 2.1 Verify materials, resins and fibres are correct and prepared according to job specifications
  • 2.3 Prepare jigs, fixtures and tools according to job specifications
  • 2.4 Set up date, batch and materials markings according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Undertake other pre-startup checks according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures

3.

  • 3.1 Apply materials to mould, and make adjustments to settings to meet job specifications
  • 3.3 Accurately complete logs and records
  • 3.4 Work efficiently to minimise scrap and trim according to workplace procedures

4.

  • 4.1 Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
  • 4.3 Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
  • 4.4 Accurately maintain records and logbooks

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:
• mould composites products using hand lay-up techniques at least once to meet job specifications.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
• the hand lamination manufacturing process and phases of the wet moulding cycle
• characteristics of materials and their behaviour in relation to process conditions and stages of production, including:
• resins
• fibre reinforcement
• gel coats
• cores, fillers and surface finishes
• characteristics and properties of materials required to form a composite structure of the required strength and surface finish
• typical quality standards required at each stage of production
• typical and atypical process and product problems, including early warning signs, possible causes and corrective actions, and key variables that may affect product quality and production output
• organisational procedures relevant to the work environment or job role
• hazards that may arise in the job or work environment, and:
• their possible causes
• potential consequences
• appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Foundation Skills

  • {'skill': 'Foundation Skills', 'description': 'This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.\n• Numeracy skills to interpret technical information.\n• Reading skills to interpret specifications and workplace procedures.\n• Writing and oral communication skills to record and report on moulding production.\nOther foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.'}

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 07 April 2026