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block machine operator

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Block machine operators control, maintain and operate concrete blocks casting machine which fills and vibrate molds to compact wet concrete into finished blocks.

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Competences
21
Groups
3
Essential
10
Optional
11

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

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1 competence
operate cubing machine

Operate the cubing machine making sure the correct patterns for sorting and stacking are followed.

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discharge cement

Discharge the cement from the mixer into cans.

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maintain moulds

Maintain, repair and clean moulds and mould parts, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface. Use water, grease or oil to wash and scrape the moulds by hand.

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operate concrete casting machine

Operate the machine that casts concrete blocks, making sure the finished blocks are according to specifications.

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inspect industrial equipment

Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

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operate concrete mixer truck

Work with concrete mixer trucks. Drive the truck and operate controls. Keep track of time. Take the necessary steps to evacuate the concrete upon arrival at the site, either alone using a full range chute, or with help when using a rear chute.

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operate forklift

Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.

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select mould types

Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.

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use moulding techniques

Use moulding techniques, such as rotational moulding, injection moulding, blow moulding, compression moulding, extrusion moulding and thermo-forming to shape liquid raw materials, such as plastic, ceramic, glass and metal.

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write batch record documentation

Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of each batch of product.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

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Optional skills and competences 10 competences

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tend hoist cement transfer equipment

Tend equipment such as pneumatic pumps or electrically powered conveyors which are used for transferring the hoist cement into storage containers.

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clean mixer

Perform the cleaning of mixers in order to prepare them for mixing different types of compounds.

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stack empty pallets

Deposit empty pallets in the designed location.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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inspect supplied concrete

Check the quantity and quality of delivered concrete. Make sure that the concrete will withstand any expected pressures.

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maintain work area cleanliness

Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

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measure materials

Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.

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perform machine maintenance

Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.

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set up machine controls

Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

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stack goods

Stack goods and manufactured products into containers. This may include anticipating the need for and utilising additional protective materials in stacking the products.

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