Polymer Processing and Related Operations
Level 2
Awarded by Skills Assurance Services Limited
Accredited from 4 October 2005to 31 October 2010
Group award number: G823 22
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Cogent. Cogent draws its membership from polymer sector.
For further information, please contact the SQA web site.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
Meet Safety, Health and Environmental Requirements in the Workplace
1Comply with safety , health and environment requirements in the workplace
2Respond to accidents and incidents within the workplace
Establish and Maintain Effective Working Relationships
1Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
2Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contacts
Contribute to the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Work
1Plan and organise your own work
2Co-ordinate your work with others
Contribute to the Monitoring and Maintenance of Product Quality
1Implement quality checks
2Identify and respond to quality problems
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 3 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
Prepare Materials for Processing According to Instructions
1Measure out materials in specified quantities
2Prepare materials for process operations
Accept, Verify and Store Materials Required for Process Operations
1Prepare to receive deliveries of materials
2Accept and verify deliveries of materials
3Store materials
Supply Materials Required for Process Operations
1Identify and collect materials required for process operations
2Deliver materials to the designated locations
Prepare to Start Up a Machine-Based Production Process
1Prepare for the production process
2Prepare equipment for the production process
3Select and prepare materials for the production process
Start Up and Maintain a Machine-Based Production Process
1Start up and run the production process
2Monitor and maintain the production process
Shutdown a Machine-Based Production Process
1Prepare for production shutdown
2Shutdown the production process
Select and Prepare Used Products for Processing
1Assess the suitability of used products for processing
2Prepare used products for processing
Prepare to Produce Products by Hand-Based Operations
1Prepare for production
2Select materials required for the production process
Produce Products Using Hand-Based Operations
1Produce products to specification
2Shutdown a hand-based production process
Finish Product
1Finish product
Inspect Products
1Inspect products
Prepare to Configure Processing Equipment
1Organise and prepare the work area
2Prepare the processing equipment
Configure Processing Equipment
1Remove the forming tool and ancillary equipment
2Replace the forming tool and ancillary equipment
3Handover equipment for production
Contribute to the Provision of Ancillary Systems
1Ensure that ancillary systems are ready and available
2Control and regulate the operation of ancillary systems to meet needs
Carry Out Simple Sampling Operations
1Prepare for simple sampling
2Obtain representative sample
3Maintain integrity of sample
Carry Out Simple Testing Operations
1Prepare for simple testing
2Prepare test sampling
3Conduct simple tests
4Record test results
Assess Data and Produce Reports
1Collate and validate data
2Present results
Contribute to the Improvement of Routine Working Practices
1Seek Opportunities to improve routine working practices
2Identify and recommend improvements to routine working practices
Maintain the Condition of Process Equipment
1Remove components from process equipment
2Replace process equipment components
3Establish compliance with specifications for processing
Carry Out Routine Servicing Procedures on Polymer Process Plant and Equipment
1Carry out routine servicing procedures on polymer process plant and equipment
Pick Polymer Stock and Make Up Orders
1Pick items and assemble orders
2Pack and dispatch orders
Plan Polymer Process Activities
1Plan polymer process activities
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