Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to plan and write computer programs for robot operations to achieve operating specifications. Programs are in accordance with manufacturers’ operating procedures, manufacturer specific language and the functional parameters of the robot.

Where setting of robot cells is required unit MEM07040 Set multistage integrated processes 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 on at least two (2) occasions and include:

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

identifying and interpreting specifications, charts, lists, engineering drawings and other applicable reference documents to write programs for industrial robots

identifying required robot operations in determining programming requirements

planning the programming methodology appropriate to the robot type and operation

calculating coordinates of all relevant points on the part or product to be produced

writing the robot program in the correct programming language and drafting a robot operation sheet

trialling the program ensuring the robot operates safely and correctly and produces work that meets specification

editing the program as necessary to ensure compliance with specifications

undertaking program storage and filing procedures.

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)

classifications/applications of industrial robots, including:

welding

thermal cutting

machining

forming and shaping

pick and place

palletising

machine loading/unloading

end effectors, including:

grippers

tools and tool changes

features and specifications of robots and components

joint movements of a robot

drive systems used to generate robot movement

robot programming methods and procedures

function of elements in controlling operation of a robot

safety features and requirements of robots

type(s) of robots and end effectors and their applications

robot operations controlled by programs

tool path(s) when producing a part or product

sequence of robot operations, including movements

zero point of the robot

standard codes and languages for robot programs

procedures for completing robot operation sheets

procedures for manual operation of the robot

reasons for testing and proving the robot program

procedures for editing the robot program

effects of editing on the operation of the robot and the part or product to be produced

measuring equipment/techniques used to check for conformance to specification.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in writing programs for industrial robots 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': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM10004', 'title': 'Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters'}
• {'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'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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