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PMBTECH302E Current

Application

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to modify the formulae for compounds in specified proportions to achieve different product outcomes.
This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.
The unit principally refers to the need in the rubber and urethane moulding sectors to produce different compound mixes for production of goods with modified purpose.
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 Check modified compound specifications for completeness and clarity
  • 1.3 Identify tests required on trial compound to demonstrate product outcomes have been

2.

  • 2.1 Identify existing compounds with similar specifications as starting formula base
  • 2.3 Check production constraints and work health and safety impacts of proposed changes against job specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Modify proposed starting formulae based on checks and estimates

3.

  • 3.1 Identify and control hazards for pilot or trial compound mixing according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Obtain and prepare all materials to support compound production

4.

  • 4.1 Mix trial compound in required proportions, using correct methods, to obtain sample
  • 4.3 Interpret test results and identify implications for production or further testing
  • 4.4 Modify formula and repeat trials until required specifications achieved

5.

  • 5.1 Check availability of required resources and plant availability and obtain required authorities
  • 5.3 Monitor factory trial mixing of compound and obtain sample according to job specifications and workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Interpret factory trial results and interpret implications for production or further testing
  • 5.5 Modify formula and repeat factory trial until required specifications achieved

6.

  • 6.1 Accurately complete trial records and reports
  • 6.3 Ensure that any additional work health and safety or skill requirements have been included in forward planning according to workplace procedures

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency, and demonstrated the ability to:
• modify one existing compound to achieve required product outcomes.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
• existing compounds, their properties and components
• characteristics of compound components and their impact on compound properties
• unusual or exotic materials not typically used in compounds, and the impact their use has on sampling methods and outcomes
• typical tests for modified compounds and their purpose
• typical sampling methods for compounds
• the ways formulae can be expressed
• methods for monitoring trials and recording and reporting on results.

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• Writing and oral communication skills to record and report on trial results.\n• Numeracy skills to read, interpret and modify compound formulae.\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