Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assemble plated patterns using a range of materials. It includes the manufacture and mounting of runner systems.

Where the manufacture of polymer-plated patterns is required, unit MEM04038 Produce polymer patterns should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of cast aluminium plates is required, unit MEM04041 Develop and manufacture production patterns should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of precision measurement is required, unit MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of machining competencies is required, applicable units should also be selected.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting specifications and other applicable reference documents to assemble plated patterns

undertaking relevant engineering calculations, including the determination of contraction rates

inspecting patterns for conformance, laying out pattern and runner system and aligning pattern to specifications on at least two occasions

securely attaching cope and drag patterns or double sided match plate patterns to pattern plates, inspecting for alignment to specifications, on at least two occasions

attaching runner components pattern plates using appropriate fixing and joining techniques and adjusting volume of runner system to conform to specifications, on at least two occasions

inspecting plated pattern assembly including surface and mouldability for compliance with specifications.

Note: Where a volume and/or frequency is not specified, demonstration must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

units of measurement, numerical operations and calculations associated with assembling plated patterns

fixing and drilling techniques

reason for using particular layout and runner system

types of plated patterns using different materials

techniques for avoiding cross-jointing or mismatch of the pattern and their relationship to the pin-centre

methoding systems

mouldability including surface finish, face taper, convex or concave perspectives and undercuts

moulding and casting techniques.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in assembling plated patterns at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires.

Where possible, assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

• text: This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM04018', 'title': 'Perform general woodworking machine operations'}
• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM12006', 'title': 'Mark off/out (general engineering)'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'code': 'MEM12024', 'title': 'Perform computations'}
• {'code': 'MEM12026', 'title': 'Perform advanced trade calculations in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM14006', 'title': 'Plan work activities'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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