Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct jigs and fixtures used in the assembly or construction of plastic products.
This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.
The unit principally refers to using jigs and fixtures to assist with assembly and/or trimming tasks during production processes. While some workplaces may use semi-automated or robotic helper units, and skills relating to programming or operating these are not covered by this unit.
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

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:
• construct jigs and fixtures to meet job specifications.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
• manufacturing process and product characteristics that determine jig and fixture construction and operational parameters
• production workflow sequences and materials demand
• typical quality standards required at each stage of production
• key variables that may affect product quality and production output, and possible options for adjustments including introduction of automated extras
• typical and atypical process and product problems, including early warning signs, possible causes and corrective actions
• 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 perform and verify measurements and other job specification requirements.\n• Reading skills to interpret job and equipment specifications and workplace procedures.\n• Writing and oral communication skills to record and report on jig and fixture construction and process control variances.\nOther foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.'}

Parent Qualifications

• PMB30121 — Certificate III in Polymer Processing
  PMB
• PMB40121 — Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
  PMB

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