Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to develop and manufacture precision models where accurate and complicated models are required to assist in the development and manufacture of production of tooling for a wide variety of processes.

This unit can also apply to the inspection and/or completion of items made in the stereo-lithography process.

Where the programming of coordinate measurement machines and/or numerical control (NC) or computer numerical control (CNC) machines is required, appropriate machine programming 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

planning finished model design by interpreting customer specifications (verbal or written) for finish, quality and form, and selecting appropriate materials

undertaking calculations for contraction allowances, clearances and tapers to establish model parameters

designing and manufacturing datum boards, jigs and fixtures as required

determining sequence of manufacture on at least two occasions, including build-up on datum board, marking out and areas to be numerical control (NC) or computer numerical control (CNC) machined

selecting and using appropriate machines and machining process on at least two occasions

selecting and using hand and power tools to shape, produce, fashion and manufacture model to fine tolerances to specifications on at least two occasions, ensuring that surface finish is appropriate to the type of model

checking specifications on at least two occasions by using appropriate measuring techniques, including coordinate measuring and machine checking

recording all deviations or modifications to original tooling design or specifications in accordance with SOPs.

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)

consequences of selecting inappropriate materials

types of processes requiring models

calculus, engineering calculations and formulae for developing and manufacturing precision models

properties and uses of datum boards, datum holes or datum faces

reasons for developing the sequence of manufacture

different types of machines and machining processes and their operations

checking procedures and devices, such as coordinate measuring and machine checking

procedures for recording deviations or modifications to original design or specifications.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in the development and manufacture of precision models 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': 'MEM04038', 'title': 'Produce polymer patterns'}
• {'code': 'MEM04039', 'title': 'Assemble plated patterns'}
• {'code': 'MEM04040', 'title': 'Develop and manufacture polystyrene patterns'}
• {'code': 'MEM04041', 'title': 'Develop and manufacture production patterns'}
• {'code': 'MEM04042', 'title': 'Develop and manufacture vacuum forming moulds and associated equipment'}
• {'code': 'MEM04018', 'title': 'Perform general woodworking machine operations'}
• {'code': 'MEM07005', 'title': 'Perform general machining'}
• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM12003', 'title': 'Perform precision mechanical measurement'}
• {'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': 'MEM13003', 'title': 'Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials'}
• {'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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