Model Curriculum

Machine Operator – Plastic Injection

Moulding
SECTOR: RUBBER
SUB-SECTOR: PLASTICS PROCESSING
OCCUPATION: INJECTION MOULDING
REF ID: RSC/Q4502 (CPC/Q0204), V 1.0
NSQF LEVEL: 4

Machine Operator- Plastic Injection Moulding

Machine Operator- Plastic Injection Moulding
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Curriculum 01
2. Trainer Prerequisites 10
3. Annexure: Assessment Criteria 11

Machine Operator- Plastic Injection Moulding

 Machine Operator- Plastic
Injection Moulding
CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS

This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “Machine Operator- Plastic Injection
Moulding”, in the “Rubber Skill Development Council” Sector/Industry and aims at building the
following key competencies amongst the learners.

Program Name Machine Operator- Plastic Injection Moulding

Qualification Pack Name

RSC/Q4502 (CPC/Q0204), V 1.0
& Reference ID

Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date 02/05/2019

Pre-requisites to
VIIIth Standard
Training
Training Outcomes After completing this programme, participants will be able to:
 Identify the job requirements and the basic concepts linked with
plastic injection moulding process
 Operate machinery in order to produce good quality plastic parts
using given material and mould
 Identify the raw material and equipment required to perform the
injection moulding process
 Prepare the injection moulding machine
 Demonstrate feeding of plastic granules for trial of the product
 Operate the injection moulding machine for executing the
operations
 Monitor various parameters of the process
 Perform troubleshooting of the process/product if any.
 Perform quality check and inspection of the finished products
 Practise repairing the parts produced to correct the defective
pieces
 Practice the basics of MS Office/relevant software
 Describe marketing, planning and client relation management
 Maintain basic health and safety practices at the workplace.

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 This course encompasses 6 out of 6 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “Machine Operator-
Plastic Injection Moulding” Qualification Pack issued by “Rubber Skill Development Council”.

Sr.
Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
No.
1. Introduction to the  Evaluate the history of Class Room equipment:
job role development of plastic products LCD Projector/Screen,
 Describe current industrial Computer, charts, Black /
Theory Duration scenario of plastics and prospects White board and Duster.
(hh:mm)  Identify types of plastic
20:00  List major industrial associations
Practical Duration related to injection moulding
(hh:mm)  Describe roles and responsibilities
10:00 for a machine operator – plastic
injection moulding.
Corresponding NOS
Code
Bridge Module
2. Analyse basic  Interact with the operator to Measuring equipment:
concepts, job assess the production schedule Steel Ruler, Micrometer,
requirements of the  Plan the day’s production Vernier Caliper, Radius
process. activities based on the operator’s gauge, Feeler gage, Steel
instructions measuring tape, Weighing
Theory Duration Balance (1 No.)
 Ensure availability of
(hh:mm) consumables and plastics
25:00 materials for production in Hand Tools: Hammer,
sufficient quantity as per screw driver set with
Practical Duration
production plan/operators Multiple heads,
(hh:mm)
instructions Allen key hexagonal, File
70:00
 Assess the does and don’ts of the triangular, Hacksaw,
manufacturing process as defined adjustable, Spanner set
Corresponding NOS in SOPs double side, Adjustable
Code  Demonstrate the use of the
spanner.
RSC/N4501 personal protective equipment
(CPC/N0214) (PPE) like gloves, goggles etc. Plastics raw material: PP,
 Comply with the moulding HDPE, Injection grade.
procedure and process to be Mould: Hand mould, Two
adopted for completing the work plate mould, Three Plate
order from the operator mould
 Ensure that the required material
is procured from the store before Auxiliaries equipment:
starting the process Automatic Hopper Loader,
 Manage the mould required to Hot air oven and Dryer,
execute the moulding operation Dehumidifier, Mould
Temperature Controller,
 Ensure that the same is available
Scrap Grinder, Crane, Air
for operation
Compressor, Hot air blow
 Organize the mould from tool Gun, Water cooling Tower
room If mould is not available Hand operated Injection

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 Sr.
Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
No.
Moulding Machine
Semi-Automatic Vertical /
Horizontal Injection
Moulding Machine
Fully Automatic Injection
Moulding Machine
Microprocessor Based
Injection Moulding Machine
3. Evaluate basic  Demonstrate how to install and Measuring equipment:
knowledge related bolt the mould in place and slide Steel Ruler, Micrometer,
to the process the safety door shut Vernier Caliper, Radius
 Practise adding the raw material gauge, Feeler gage, Steel
Theory Duration in the machine using material measuring tape, Weighing
loader or by manual feeding Balance (1 No.)
(hh:mm)
25:00  Ensure moulds are clean and if
not, clean with soft cotton cloth Plastics raw material: PP,
Practical Duration
 Ensure that cleaning of other HDPE, Injection grade.
(hh:mm)
auxiliary’s tools, (if any) before the Mould: Hand mould, Two
65:00 plate mould, Three Plate
initiation of the moulding and
trimming process mould
Corresponding NOS  Practise cleaning of the area
Code around the apparatus for any oil, Auxiliaries equipment:
RSC/N4501 grease, combustible substances Automatic Hopper Loader,
(CPC/N0214) etc. Hot air oven and Dryer,
 Ensure that coolant in the valves Dehumidifier, Mould
is working properly Temperature Controller,
Scrap Grinder, Crane, Air
 Identify the raw material like Compressor, Hot air blow
plastics granules, fillers, bonding Gun, Water cooling Tower
additives etc. required for
executing the activity Hand operated Injection
Moulding Machine
 Discuss with your supervisor to
Semi-Automatic Vertical /
resolve an issue that cannot be
Horizontal Injection
done by the operator
Moulding Machine
 Clarify all doubts and queries
Fully Automatic Injection
before the actual execution
Moulding Machine
process starts
Microprocessor Based
Injection Moulding Machine
4. Perform the  Assess the operation of moulding Measuring equipment:
injection moulding apparatus like hopper, heaters Steel Ruler, Micrometer,
related operations etc. as per the checklist provided Vernier Caliper, Radius
 Demonstrate how to repair the gauge, Feeler gage, Steel
Theory Duration mould to the injection moulding measuring tape, Weighing
machine in order to achieve the Balance (1 No.)
(hh:mm)
30:00 desired operation
 Adjust the process parameters (by Hand Tools: Hammer,
selecting the right program from screw driver set with

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 Sr.
Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
No.
Practical Duration the machine control system) if Multiple heads,
(hh:mm) required Allen key hexagonal, File
70:00  Ensure alignment with the triangular, Hacksaw,
prescribed standards adjustable, Spanner set
 Perform preheating of plastic double side, Adjustable
Corresponding NOS
granules (In case of Engineering spanner.
Code
RSC/N4505 plastics)
(CPC/N0221)  Ensure that the plastic granules Auxiliaries equipment:
are mixed with additives (if any) Automatic Hopper Loader,
before being fed into the hopper Hot air oven and Dryer,
 Practise how to feed the required Dehumidifier, Mould
operation code in the apparatus Temperature Controller,
for heaters to melt the plastic Scrap Grinder, Crane, Air
granules at the predefined Compressor, Hot air blow
temperature Gun, Water cooling Tower
Hand operated Injection
Moulding Machine
Semi-Automatic Vertical /
Horizontal Injection
Moulding Machine
Fully Automatic Injection
Moulding Machine
Microprocessor Based
Injection Moulding Machine
5. Monitor process  Demonstrate a test process Measuring equipment:
parameters and  Design a sample output as per the Steel Ruler, Micrometer,
troubleshoot the required guidelines Vernier Caliper, Radius
process/product gauge, Feeler gage, Steel
 Ensure that the dimensions of the
measuring tape, Weighing
output product are measured as
Theory Duration Balance (1 No.)
per the process given in the Work
(hh:mm) Instructions/ SOP
25:00  Ensure that the product matches Hand Tools: Hammer,
screw driver set with
Practical Duration the dimensions
Multiple heads,
(hh:mm)  Ensure the quality of the final
Allen key hexagonal, File
70:00 output
triangular, Hacksaw,
 Perform the production process adjustable, Spanner set
Corresponding NOS  Perform troubleshooting of the double side, Adjustable
Code process as per SOP spanner.
RSC/N4505
(CPC/N0221) Plastics raw material: PP,
HDPE, Injection grade.
Mould: Hand mould, Two
plate mould, Three Plate
mould
6. Setup various pre-  Setup moulding temperature, Measuring equipment:
requisites and volume of plastic and weight Steel Ruler, Micrometer,
perform mixing settings in the machine as per Vernier Caliper, Radius

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 Sr.
Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
No.
operations data sheet gauge, Feeler gage, Steel
 Setup machine and process measuring tape, Weighing
Theory Duration parameters such as moulding Balance (1 No.)
(hh:mm) pressure and time as per the data
sheet Hand Tools: Hammer,
20:00
Practical Duration  Construct master batch and screw driver set with
regrind raw material as per Multiple heads,
(hh:mm) standard composition Allen key hexagonal, File
60:00
 Perform mixing operations triangular, Hacksaw,
 Ensure the procedure to ensure adjustable, Spanner set
Corresponding NOS quality of final product double side, Adjustable
Code spanner.
RSC/N4505
(CPC/N0221) Auxiliaries equipment:
Automatic Hopper Loader,
Hot air oven and Dryer,
Dehumidifier, Mould
Temperature Controller,
Scrap Grinder, Crane, Air
Compressor, Hot air blow
Gun, Water cooling Tower
Hand operated Injection
Moulding Machine
Semi-Automatic Vertical /
Horizontal Injection
Moulding Machine
Fully Automatic Injection
Moulding Machine
Microprocessor Based
Injection Moulding Machine
7. Conduct quality  Compare texture, colour, surface Personal Protective
check and properties, hardness and strength equipment: Safety
inspection of the etc. with the given approved Goggles, Rubber Gloves,
finished products product Asbestos gloves, Fire
with reference to  Practise recording the Extinguisher, Apron,
approved product observations of the basic Helmet, First Aid Box with
inspection process Medicines
Theory Duration  Identify pieces which are OK and Raw material: Mild Steel,
(hh:mm) also not meeting the specified Stainless Steel, Aluminium,
standards Brass, Wood
25:00
 CNC Lathe Machine
Practical Duration Practise rejecting the batch which
are beyond repair and repair the Lathe Machine
(hh:mm)
ones which need minor CNC Simulator
65:00
modifications 3-Jaw and 4-Jaw Chuck,
Cutting Tools (Single Point)
Both HSS and Carbide
Corresponding NOS Inserts types
Code CAM software, CNC

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 Sr.
Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
No.
RSC/N4506 controller, CNC simulator,
(CPC/N0222) milling machine, CNC
Milling machine
CAM software, CNC
controller, different type
CNC Controller Like HASS,
FANUC, Heidenhain, CNC
HASS Simulators
8. Maintain records  Maintain records of each category Raw material: Mild Steel,
and perform repairs of work outputs as per the batch Stainless Steel, Aluminium,
as per SOP etc., so that correction can be Brass, Wood
organized CNC Lathe Machine
Theory Duration  Organize linkage between Lathe Machine
(hh:mm) rejection of output and the CNC Simulator
30:00 pertinent causes for the same 3-Jaw and 4-Jaw Chuck,
(process/ material etc.) Cutting Tools (Single Point)
Practical Duration
 Practise repairing minor defects Both HSS and Carbide
(hh:mm)
like dimension variation, thickness Inserts types
60:00 variation etc. by control process CAM software, CNC
parameters etc. controller, CNC simulator,
Corresponding NOS  Escalate all issues related to milling machine, CNC
Code change in surface properties, Milling machine
RSC/N4506 tensile strength etc. so that the CAM software, CNC
(CPC/N0222) manufacturing equipment can be controller, different type
reset CNC Controller Like HASS,
 Manage first and last output from FANUC, Heidenhain, CNC
each batch to the lab for quality HASS Simulators, Micro-
check on its composition, processor Based Injection
properties etc. Moulding Machine.
 Organize clearance for the entire
batch from the lab
9. Entrepreneurship  Plan with reference to various Class Room equipment:
in injection components of injection moulding LCD Projector/Screen,
moulding  Maintain books of accounts and Computer, charts, Black /
various transactions White board and Duster.
Theory Duration  Organize financial assistance from Personal Protective
(hh.mm) various quarters in the light of equipment: Safety
various schemes available Goggles, Rubber Gloves,
30:00
Asbestos gloves, Fire
Practical Duration  Justify the prices of various inputs Extinguisher, Apron,
(hh.mm) and products from the market Helmet, First Aid Box with
70:00  Assess the influence of various Medicines
quality parameters of products on
the product pricing
Corresponding NOS
Code  Maintain cordial relations with
various clients for the benefit of
RSC/N4507
industry
(CPC/N0223)
 Assess the needs and

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 Sr.
Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
No.
requirement of the clients and
assess one’s own unique selling
proposition
 Assess critical market information
that is otherwise not in the public
domain
 Choose appropriate buyer in a
given situation of market
parameters
 Identify best ways of attracting
market price for one’s produce
 Ensure quality before and during
the sale activity to ensure good
returns
10. Basics of MS office /  Perform data handling process Class Room equipment:
office open source such as entering data, tracking LCD Projector/Screen,
suite data, documenting, reporting, etc. Computer, charts, Black /
using various MS office tools White board and Duster.
Theory Duration  Perform scan operations on
(hh.mm) source documents in accordance
24:00 with specific instructions.
Practical Duration  Validate data entered with source
documents, checks for
(hh.mm)
compliance and correct all
66:00 typographical errors
 Manage files of source documents
Corresponding NOS or other information
Code  Update database to reflect most
RSC/N4504 current source information
(CPC/N0219)
 Assist in the filing and storage of
security and back up files
 Practise ways to access relevant
files based on requests
11. Maintain basic  Discuss the job role of an Injection Class Room equipment:
health and safety Moulding Operator LCD Projector/Screen,
practices at the  Comply with environmental and Computer, charts, Black /
workplace safety policies of organisation White board and Duster.
 Identify personal safety, job safety
Theory Duration and machine safety procedures Personal Protective
(hh:mm)  Coordinate with other resources at equipment: Safety
34:00 the workplace to achieve the Goggles, Rubber Gloves,
Asbestos gloves, Fire
Practical Duration healthy, safe and secure
environment for all Extinguisher, Apron,
(hh:mm) Helmet, First Aid Box with
66:00  Identify and correct any hazards Medicines
like illness, accidents, fires or any
other natural calamity safely.
Raw material: Mild Steel,

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 Sr.
Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
No.
Corresponding NOS  Demonstrate safe working Stainless Steel, Aluminium,
Code practices while dealing with Brass, Wood
RSC/N4101 hazards CNC Lathe Machine
(CPC/N0411)  Practise good housekeeping Lathe Machine
practices at all times CNC Simulator
 Demonstrate rescue techniques 3-Jaw and 4-Jaw Chuck,
applied during fire hazard Cutting Tools (Single Point)
 Demonstrate the correct use of a Both HSS and Carbide
fire extinguisher. Inserts types
 Identify activities which can cause CAM software, CNC
potential injury through sharp controller, CNC simulator,
objects, burns, fall, electricity, gas milling machine, CNC
leakages, radiation, poisonous Milling machine
fumes, chemicals, loud noise CAM software, CNC
 Identify areas in the plant which controller, different type
are potentially hazardous / CNC Controller Like HASS,
unhygienic in nature. FANUC, Heidenhain, CNC
 Conduct regular checks with HASS Simulators
support of the maintenance team
on machine health to identify
potential hazards due to wear and
tear of machine.
 Practise how to create awareness
amongst others by sharing
information on the identified risks.
 Demonstrate the sorting process
and check that the tools, fixtures
and jigs that are lying on
workstations are the ones in use
and un- necessary items are not
cluttering the workbenches or
work surfaces.
 Categorize the types of wastes
 Demonstrate the technique of
waste disposal and waste storage
in proper bins as per SOP
 Segregate the items which are
labelled as red tag items for the
process area and keep them in
the correct places
 Categorize the tools/ equipment/
fasteners/ spare parts as per
specifications/ utility into proper
trays, cabinets, lockers
 Practise proper stacking of
various types of boxes and
containers as per the size/ utility
to avoid any fall of items/

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Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
No.
breakage and also enable easy
sorting when required
 Identify the floor markings/ area
markings used for demarcating
the various sections in the plant
 Practise proper labelling
mechanism of instruments/ boxes/
containers and maintaining
reference files/ documents
 Validate the items in the
respective areas
 Comply with the given instructions
and check for labelling of fluids,
oils, lubricants, solvents,
chemicals etc. and proper storage
of the same.
 Organize all material and tools in
the designated places as
indicated in the 5S instructions
Total Duration Unique Equipment Required:
1. Class Room equipment: LCD Projector/Screen, Computer,
Theory Duration charts, Black / White board and Duster.
288:00 2. Measuring equipment: Steel Ruler, Micrometer, Vernier
Caliper, Radius gauge, Feeler gauge, Height gauge, Thread
gauge, Steel measuring tape, Weighing Balance (1 No.)
Practical Duration
3. Hand Tools: Hammer, screw driver set with Multiple heads,
672:00
Allen key hexagonal, Twist drills bit, File triangular, Hacksaw
adjustable, Spanner set double side, Adjustable spanner,
Crimping tools, Calculator, wrenches, pliers, cutters, striking
tools, struck or hammered tools, vices, clamps, snips, saws,
drills and knives
4. Personal Protective equipment: Safety Goggles, Rubber
Gloves, Asbestos gloves, Fire Extinguisher, Apron, Helmet, First
Aid Box with Medicines
5. Plastics raw material: PP, HDPE, Injection grade
6. Mould: Hand mould, Two plate mould, Three Plate mould
7. Auxiliaries equipment: Automatic Hopper Loader, Hot air oven
and Dryer, Dehumidifier, Mould Temperature Controller, Scrap
Grinder, Crane, Air Compressor, Hot Air Blow Gun, Water
Cooling Tower, Hand operated Injection Moulding Machine,
Semi-Automatic Vertical / Horizontal Injection Moulding Machine,
Fully Automatic Injection Moulding Machine, Micro- processor
Based Injection Moulding Machine.

Grand Total Course Duration: 960 Hours 0 Minutes

(This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Rubber Skill Development Council)

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 Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “Machine Operator- Plastic Injection
Moulding” mapped to Qualification Pack: “RSC/Q4502 (CPC/Q0204)”
Version 1.0

Sr. No. Area Details

To deliver accredited training service, mapping to the curriculum detailed
1 Description above, in accordance with the Qualification Pack “RSC/Q4502
(CPC/Q0204), V 1.0”.

A Trainer should be free from socio-economic preferences and prejudice.

He/ she should be safety conscious and proficient in handling and use
Personal security/ safety equipment. Besides being knowledgeable, he/ she
2
Attributes should be energetic, motivating, innovative and good at communication.
The trainer should be able to establish rapport with the trainees and
employ innovative methods to impart instructions.

Minimum
3 Educational VIIIth Standard
Qualification

Domain Certified for Job Role “Machine Operator- Plastic Injection Moulding”
4a mapped to the Qualification Pack “RSC/Q4502 (CPC/Q0204), V 1.0”
Certification issued by RSDC

Platform Recommended that the Trainer is certified for the Job Role: “Trainer”,
4b mapped to the Qualification Pack: “MEP/Q2601” with scoring of minimum
Certification 80%.

As per the standards set by relevant SSC to practice in different industry

5 Experience
sectors.

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 Annexure: Assessment Criteria

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES

Job Role: Machine Operator- Plastic Injection Moulding
Qualification Pack Code: RSC/Q4502 (CPC/Q0204), V 1.0
1. Sector Skill Council: Rubber Skill Development Council

Guidelines for Assessment

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill
Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its
importance in NOS. SSC will also laydown proportion of marks for Theory and Skills
Practical for each PC.
2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions
created by the SSC.
3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for
each candidate at each examination/training centre (as per assessment criteria below).
4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for
every student at each examination/training centre based on these criteria.
5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in every
NOS.
6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to
take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack.

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 Assessable Outcome Marks Allocation
Total Theory Practical
NOS Performance Criteria

RSC/N4501 PC1. To interact with the operator in order to

6 4 2
(CPC/N0214) understand the production schedule
Understand PC2. To help in planning the day’s production
basic activities based on the operator’s 6 4 2
concepts, job instructions
requirements
and basics PC3. To ensure availability of consumables and
know how plastics materials for production in
6 4 2
related to the sufficient quantity as per production
Injection plan/operators instructions.
moulding PC4. Clearly understanding the does and don’ts
process of the manufacturing process as defined in
4 3 1
SOPs/ Work Instructions or defined by
operator.
PC5. Check availability of the personal
protective equipment (PPE) like Gloves, 4 3 1
Goggles etc.
PC6. Understand the moulding procedure and
process to be adopted for completing the
work order from the operator by referring 4 3 1
the Work Instruction document/ SOP
manual.
PC7. Ensure that the required material is
procured from the store before starting the 3.5 2.5 1
process
PC8. Understand the Mould required for
executing the required operation and
3.5 2.5 1
ensure that the same is available for
operation.
PC9. Collect the mould from tool room If mould
is not available. 3.5 2.5 1

PC10. Install and bolt the mould in place and

3.5 2.5 1
slide the safety door shut.
PC11. Add the raw material in the machine using
3.5 2.5 1
material loader or by manual feeding.
PC12. Ensure moulds are clean if not clean with
soft cotton cloth. 3.5 2.5 1

PC13. Ensure cleaning of the other auxiliaries

tools, (if any) before the initiation of the 3.5 2.5 1
moulding and trimming process
PC14. Ensure cleaning of the area around the
apparatus for any oil, grease, combustible 3.5 2.5 1
substances etc. so as to prevent any

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Total Theory Practical
NOS Performance Criteria

accident

PC15. Ensure availability of the coolant and

working of valves to circulate the coolant 3.5 2.5 1
to cool and solidify plastic
PC16. Understand the raw material like plastics
granules, fillers, bonding additives etc. 3.5 1.5 2
required for executing the activity
PC17. Refer the queries to supervisor if they
cannot be resolved by the operator 3.5 1.5 2

PC18. Confirm self - understanding to the

operator once the query is resolved so
3.5 1.5 2
that all doubts & queries can be resolved
before the actual process execution
Sub total 72 48 24
RSC/N4505 PC1. Check for operation of moulding apparatus
(CPC/N0221) like hopper, heaters etc. as per the 20 10 10
Perform the checklist provided
Injection PC2. Fix the desired Mould to the injection
moulding moulding machine in order to achieve the
related 20 10 10
desired operation as per the Work
operations, Instructions/ SOPs
monitor
process PC3. Make modifications in the process
parameters parameters ( by selecting the right program
and from the machine control system) if 25 10 15
troubleshoot required and ensure alignment with the
the prescribed standards
process/prod PC4. Perform preheating of plastic granules ( In
uct if any 20 5 15
case of Engineering plastics)
PC5. Ensure that the plastic granules are mixed
with additives (if any) before being fed into 20 5 15
the hopper
PC6. Conduct a test process and produce a
20 10 10
sample output as per the required
PC7. Ensure that the dimensions of the output
product are measured as per the process
31 15 16
given in the Work Instructions/ SOP under
guidance of operator.
PC8. In case the test product matches the
dimensions and quality of the final output, 20 10 10
start the production process

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 Assessable Outcome Marks Allocation
Total Theory Practical
NOS Performance Criteria

PC9.Feed the required operation code in the

apparatus for heaters to melt the plastic 35 15 20
granules at the predefined temperature
PC10. Enter moulding temperature, volume of
plastic and weight settings in the 35 15 20
machine as per data sheet
PC11. Enter machine and process parameters
such as moulding pressure and time as 25 15 10
per the data sheet
PC12. Add master batch and regrind raw
material as per standard composition 30 10 20
and mix it well
PC13. Check-list procedure to ensure quality of
22 8 14
final product
PC14. Enter machine and process parameters
such as moulding pressure and time as 22 8 14
per the data sheet
Sub total 345 146 199
RSC/N4506 PC1. Compare texture, colour, surface
(CPC/N0222) properties, hardness and strength etc. with 12 4 8
Conduct the given approved product.
quality PC2. Rectify minor defects like dimension
checks and variation, thickness variation etc. by control
inspection of 11 3 8
process parameters etc and informing
the finished operator.
products with
reference to PC3. Provide first and last output from each
the approved batch to the lab for quality check on its 11 3 8
product. composition, properties etc.
PC4. Obtain clearance for the entire batch from
11 3 8
the lab and submit the operator.
PC5.Establish linkage between rejection of
output and the pertinent causes for the
11 3 8
same (process/ material etc.); Recommend
the means for rejection control.
PC6.Rectify minor defects like dimension
variation, thickness variation etc. by control 11 3 8
process parameters etc.
PC7.Escalate all issues related to change in
surface properties, Tensile strength etc. so
11 3 8
that the manufacturing equipment can be
reset to achieve the specified output.
PC8.Provide first and last output from each 7 2 5
batch to the lab for quality check on its

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Total Theory Practical
NOS Performance Criteria

composition, properties etc.

PC9. Obtain clearance for the entire batch from

6 2 4
the lab
Sub total 91 26 65
RSC/N4101 PC1. Wear protective clothing/equipment for
2.5 0.5 2
(CPC/N0411) specific tasks and work conditions
Maintain PC2. Carry out safe working practices while
basic health dealing with hazards to ensure the safety of 2.5 0.5 2
and safety self and others.
practices at
the PC3. Apply good housekeeping practices at all
2.5 0.5 2
workplace, times
5S PC4. Use the various appropriate fire
extinguishers on different types of fires 2.5 0.5 2
correctly
PC5. Demonstrate rescue techniques applied
during fire hazard, demonstrate good
housekeeping in order to prevent fire 2.5 0.5 2
hazards, demonstrate the correct use of a
fire extinguisher.
PC6. Identify activities which can cause potential
injury through sharp objects, burns, fall,
electricity, gas leakages, radiation,
poisonous fumes, chemicals, loud noise,
and Identify areas in the plant which are
2.5 0.5 2
potentially hazardous/unhygienic in nature.
Conduct regular checks with support of the
maintenance team on machine health to
identify potential hazards due to wear and
tear of machine.
PC7. Inform the concerned authorities on the
potential risks identified in the processes,
workplace area/ layout, materials used etc,
Inform the concerned authorities about 2.5 0.5 2
machine breakdowns, damages which can
potentially harm man/ machine during
operations.
PC8. Create awareness amongst other by
sharing information on the identified 2.5 0.5 2
risks.
PC9. Follow the sorting process and check that
the tools, fixtures & jigs that are lying on 2.5 0.5 2
workstations are the ones in use and un-
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workbenches or work surfaces.

PC10. Ensure segregation of waste in
hazardous/ non Hazardous waste as per 2.5 0.5 2
the sorting work instructions
PC11. Follow the technique of waste disposal
and waste storage in the proper bins as 1.5 0.5 1
per SOP
PC12. Segregate the items which are labelled
as red tag items for the process area and 1.5 0.5 1
keep them in the correct places
PC13. Sort the tools/ equipment/ fasteners/
spare parts as per specifications/ utility
into proper trays, cabinets, lockers as 1.5 0.5 1
mentioned in the 5S guidelines/ work
instructions
PC14. Ensure that areas of material storage
areas are not overflowing
PC15. Properly stack the various types of boxes 1.5 0.5 1
and containers as per the size/ utility to
avoid any fall of items/ breakage and also
enable easy sorting when required
PC16. Return the extra material and tools to the
designated sections and make sure that
1.5 0.5 1
no additional material/ tool is lying near
the work area
PC17. Follow the floor markings/ area markings
used for demarcating the various
1.5 0.5 1
sections in the plant as per the
prescribed instructions and standards.
PC18. Follow the proper labelling mechanism of
instruments/ boxes/ containers and
1.5 0.5 1
maintaining reference files/ documents
with the codes and the lists
PC19. Check that the items in the respective
areas have been identified as broken or 1.5 0.5 1
damaged
PC20. Follow the given instructions and check
for levelling of fluids, oils, lubricants,
solvents, chemicals etc. and proper 1.5 0.5 1
storage of the same To avoid spillage,
leakage, fire etc.
PC21. Make sure that all material and tools are
stored in the designated places and in 1.5 0.5 1
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instructions.
Sub total 40 10 30
RSC/N4507 PC1. Planning and Budgeting with reference to
2.5 2 0.5
(CPC/N0223) various components of Injection Moulding.
Entrepreneur PC2. Keep books of accounts and various
ship in 2.5 2 0.5
transactions.
Injection
moulding PC3. Arrange for financial assistance from
various quarters in the light of various
2.5 2 0.5
schemes available in setup for Injection
Moulding.
PC4. Ascertain the prices of various inputs and
2.5 2 0.5
products from the market.
PC5. Assess the influence of various quality
parameters of products on the product 3 2 1
pricing.
PC6. Establish cordial relations with various
2.5 2 0.5
clients for the benefit of industry.
PC7. Assess the needs and requirement of the
clients and assess one’s own unique 2.5 2 0.5
selling proposition.
PC8. Extract critical market information that is
3 2 1
otherwise not in the public domain.
PC9. Choose appropriate buyer in a given
3 2 1
situation of market parameters
PC10. Identify best ways of attracting market
3 2 1
price for one’s produce
PC11. Ensure quality before and during the sale
3 2 1
activity to ensure good returns.
Sub total 30 22 8
RSC/N4504 PC1. Fill and process mandated forms for
(CPC/N0219) receiving, processing, or tracking data
Basics of enter data from source documents (such
3 2 1
computer as trial report, process sheet etc.) into
and data Computer application having MS Office
entry in MS software.
Office/Office PC2. Scan source documents in accordance
open source 3 2 1
with specific instructions.
suite
software PC3. Ensure data entered with source
documents, checks for compliance and
3 2 1
corrects all typographical errors and
missing or repeated data.

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PC4. Maintain files of source documents or other

3 2 1
information related to data entered.
PC5. Investigate and confirm data that is unclear
before entering, generate reports of data
3 2 1
entry, store completed work in designated
locations and perform backup operations.
PC6. Update database information to reflect
2 1 1
most current source information
PC7.Assist in the filing and storage of security
3 2 1
and back up data files
PC8. Respond to requests for information and
2 1 1
access relevant files
Sub total 22 14 8
Total 600 266 334

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