Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set, according to defined procedures, a wide range of continuous process lines and processes, where operations are performed by machines and equipment that are sequentially linked and involves process lines and robot cells.

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

Where setting or adjustment of numerical control (NC) and computer numerical control (CNC) or programmable logic control (PLC) is required appropriate units should also be selected.

Where robot operation, editing and/or programming skills is required appropriate 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 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 relating to setting multistage continuous process lines

using appropriate hand tools and equipment

setting the process line and trialling to ensure it operates safely and to specifications, adjusting as required

entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms

instructing process line operators on correct operational 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)

communication strategies for giving clear instruction to process line operators

specifications and sequencing that apply to given process lines

interpretation of feedback from machine process

specifications applicable to the sensors, process links, displays, monitors and feedback loops incorporated in the process line

correct operation and specification for all safety apparatus incorporated in the process line

product specifications and quality and production requirements

effect of process line adjustments on product and operational specifications

process line operator procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in setting multistage integrated processes 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': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'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': 'MEM16008', 'title': 'Interact with computing technology'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}

Parent Qualifications

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