Simulated workplaceCAQA Polyform Plastics and Cable is a fictional business created by CAQA for training and assessment. It is not a real company and no person, client or record here is real.About this simulation
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Simulated workplace
Assessment

Assessment scenarios

Eight role-based tasks set in the business. Each one tells you who you are, what has happened, what to produce and which documents and systems to use.

2 Entry4 Intermediate2 Advanced
  1. Sign in as the role
    Use the Sign in button in the header and pick the person the scenario names.
  2. Read the brief and open the inbox
    The work request in your inbox links to the scenario and to the documents you need.
  3. Do the tasks in the systems
    Tick each task as you go. Your records and notes stay in this browser.
  4. Print the evidence summary
    Hand it to your assessor with the deliverables listed in the scenario.
Entry3 to 4 hoursInjection Moulding

Run the IM-09 moulding cell for a shift

You are a trainee moulding machine operator on the afternoon shift.

8 tasks · 5 units

Open scenario
Entry3 to 4 hoursExtrusion and Film

Start up extrusion line EX-2 on 110 mm PN16 pipe

You are a trainee extrusion operator working with the line operator.

8 tasks · 4 units

Open scenario
Intermediate5 to 7 hoursInjection Moulding

Set the new T-131 tool and run its first trial

You are a setter running a new tool trial with the senior setter, the toolroom and the technical team.

8 tasks · 5 units

Open scenario
Intermediate4 to 6 hoursCable Works

Produce the Harbourline twin and earth cable order

You are a cable production operator following an order through the Bayswater works.

8 tasks · 5 units

Open scenario
Intermediate3 to 5 hoursRubber and Belting

Mix an NR-45 compound batch and calender lining sheet

You are a rubber compounder at the Wingfield works.

8 tasks · 5 units

Open scenario
Intermediate5 to 7 hoursRubber and Belting

Prepare for and complete the Goldreef CV-07 belt splice

You are the second technician on a two-person site splicing crew.

8 tasks · 4 units

Open scenario
Advanced5 to 7 hoursTooling and Maintenance

Investigate the T-104 short shots and analyse the tool trial data

You are a process technician working for the Tooling and Maintenance Manager.

8 tasks · 5 units

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Advanced6 to 8 hoursTechnical, Quality and WHS

Propose a material and compound for the Goldreef screen panel

You are a polymer technologist in the Technical, Quality and WHS team.

8 tasks · 5 units

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