Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform complex metal spinning operations (excluding computer numerically controlled [CNC]) operations, using advanced processes, spinning tools and accessories.

Where there is a requirement to join spun materials or products in addition to, or instead of, (the spinning operation of) swaging, the following units should also be selected as appropriate:

MEM05003 Perform soft soldering

MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering; or

MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding; or

MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding

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 on at least two (2) occasions and include:

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

identifying and interpreting specifications, drawings and other applicable reference documents for performing complex spinning lathe operations

calculating disc size and lathe speed including angles and radius

selecting chucks and mounting disc for forming

coordinating the use of multi-slides and tools, feeds and speeds

performing complex spinning operation using a range of accessories to produce finished work that meets specifications

removing finished work and storing to minimise damage

performing operational maintenance on the lathe and related equipment and making any required adjustments to lubrication levels.

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)

complex spinning operations, processes and techniques

requirements for maintaining lathe spinning tools and manufacturing form chucks

types of damage and defects including tool marks, cracking, stress marks, thinning and incorrect finish

function and operation of lathe accessories

methods used for complex spinning processes

tools, techniques and equipment for checking components for conformance to specifications and rectifying non-compliant components

methods for stacking and protecting finished product.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in performing complex metal spinning lathe operations 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. This must 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 required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM07030', 'title': 'Perform basic metal spinning lathe operations'}
• {'code': 'MEM07032', 'title': 'Use workshop machines for basic operations'}
• {'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': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM30219 — Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
  MEM
• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
  MEM

Related Units

• MEM05006 — Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
  Same training package
• MEM05068 — Apply welding procedure specifications
  Same training package
• MEM18017 — Modify mechanical systems and equipment
  Same training package
• MEM05065 — Maintain weld records
  Same training package
• MEM15012 — Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures
  Same training package
• MEM27012 — Maintain mobile plant suspension systems
  Same training package