PROFM52 - Source and select appropriate materials

 

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to source and select appropriate materials required for the items to be produced. 

 

Outcomes


Performance Criteria


You must be able to:   

1.         comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 

2.         obtain specifications and requirements of the items to be produced following standard operating procedures 

3.         source appropriate materials to meet specifications

4.         ensure materials sourced represent good value for money

5.         check materials meet the quality standards and specifications

6.         store raw materials in appropriate environment 

7.         dispose of waste materials following company procedures 

 

Knowledge & Understanding


You need to know and understand:

1.         importance of product knowledge

2.         different materials used within your organisation

3.         flow of materials through the organisation

4.         properties and characteristics of the materials used within your organisation

5.         processes to produce the raw materials used in your role

6.         where raw materials used are sourced

7.         statutory and legal requirements for materials and combinations of materials used within your organisation

8.         performance requirements of materials used

9.         storage environmental requirements for raw materials used

10.       disposal and recycling routes for materials used