Application

This unit of competency has been developed for post trade engineering fabrication training and the recognition of post trade skills in setting and editing computer controlled thermal cutting machines.

It defines the skills and knowledge required to select and set appropriate work holding fixtures, determine and set thermal cutting nozzle controls, and to trial and complete the setting of the machine as defined by the unit in conjunction with its prerequisites.

Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is required, the unit MEM05071 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping should also be selected.

Where setting and editing other computer controlled machines is required, the unit MEM07016 Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of power tools/handheld operations is required, the unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.

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

Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a specialisation Band A unit and Specialisation Band B unit for progression to C7.

Unit Weight: 4

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 the ability to:

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

identify and interpret job specifications, drawings, and other applicable work instructions for information relevant to set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines

prepare computer controlled thermal cutting machine for work according to the thickness of material and minimisation of distortion on at least two occasions

replace worn or damaged nozzles, regulators, fixtures, devices and tools

trial programs by checking sample cut for compliance and undertaking program editing to ensure job conforms with specifications on at least two occasions

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)

machine set up procedures

work holding devices, their application and procedures for mounting them

location of work holding fixtures, devices and tools relative to the machine zero or datum

computer controlled thermal cutting machine operating procedures

computer controlled thermal cutting machine safety features and equipment

measuring devices and/or techniques for checking the parts or product

effects of changes to gas mixtures and nozzle or work piece speed

impact of changes to the sequence of operations on the part or product to be produced

procedures for editing programs via the machine controller

sequence of operations of the machine and/or process

corrective action to be taken for worn or damaged tooling.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in setting and editing computer controlled thermal cutting machines 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.

Assessment must occur in a functioning workplace. Where assessment in the workplace would be unsafe, impractical or threatens the environment, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects the circumstances that would be experienced in a functioning workplace. Assessment must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Knowledge assessment may be either verbal or written but must adequately reflect the knowledge requirements of the unit in a functioning workplace.

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 but not explicit in the performance criteria. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM05007', 'title': 'Perform manual heating and thermal cutting'}
• {'code': 'MEM05009', 'title': 'Perform automated thermal cutting'}
• {'code': 'MEM05071', 'title': 'Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping'}
• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM16008', 'title': 'Interact with computing technology'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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