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This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform production machining using engineering machinery.

Production machining refers to use of workshop machines for volume production of parts or components made of metal or other machinable materials where the machine operator has responsibility for the setting up of the machine, including tooling, grinding wheels, and other accessories within defined parameters. It does not include one-off jobbing on workshop machines or complex calculations. Tolerances and tool paths will normally have been set in advance.

Where trade machining applications are undertaken unit MEM07005 Perform general machining should be selected.

Where set up and operation of electro-discharge machines (EDM) is required unit MEM07014 Perform electro-discharge machining (EDM) operations should also be selected.

Where machining is undertaken without the need for any set up, including mounting of tools, setting of speeds, feeds and other operational parameters then unit MEM07024 Operate and monitor machine and process and unit MEM07025 Perform advanced machine and process operation, should also be selected as appropriate.

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.

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

What You'll Learn

1. Determine job requirements

  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2. Follow required sequence of operations

  • 2.1 Confirm number of items to be produced
  • 2.2 Plan the operation for required run rate, efficiency and minimisation of waste
  • 2.3 Select correct material for operation from pre-determined stock range
  • 2.4 Establish starting point on stock for operation
  • 2.5 Maintain process and quality logs

3. Select and mount tools

  • 3.1 Select appropriate tooling from pre-selected range
  • 3.2 Select appropriate stock and grind to required tool shape using pre-set jigs and fixtures to achieve pre-determined angles and clearances
  • 3.3 Monitor tooling and sharpen tools and drills to pre-determined specifications, as required

4. Perform production machining operations

  • 4.1 Use basic marking out techniques to pre-determined specifications on stock or components
  • 4.2 Set machining parameters for job requirements
  • 4.3 Monitor tool or cutter performance life
  • 4.4 Clamp or hold work without damage to product and ensuring all safety requirements are met
  • 4.5 Perform machining utilising all guards and safety procedures

5. Perform production grinding operations

  • 5.1 Select appropriate grinding wheel for required operation from pre-selected options
  • 5.2 Mount and tighten grinding wheels to required sequence and specification
  • 5.3 Dress and true grinding wheel using given range of dressing tools
  • 5.4 Check grinding wheel for balance and safety
  • 5.5 Adjust coolant flow and position
  • 5.6 Undertake grinding operation utilising all guards and safety procedures
  • 5.7 Monitor grinding wheel performance and life according to SOP

6. Measure components

  • 6.1 Select instruments or gauges appropriate to the measurement requirements
  • 6.2 Check machined or ground items for compliance with specifications
  • 6.3 Identify out-of-specification items and check if settings or tooling require adjustment

7. Adjust and maintain machine

  • 7.1 Carry out routine maintenance and adjustments, as required
  • 7.2 Report and log malfunctions according to enterprise procedures

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 to perform production machining

selecting appropriate tooling, measuring equipment, material and accessories and determining sequencing of operations

sharpening and shaping cutting tools and drills

selecting and mounting required tooling or grinding wheels

setting machining parameters, including using appropriate coolant and lubricants

checking machined components for conformance to specifications and identifying adjustments to be made to settings/tooling.

rectifying non-compliant product

carrying out routine maintenance and adjustments, as required

reporting/logging malfunctions according to SOPs

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)

reasons for selecting the chosen sequence of operations

methods of work holding

basic marking out techniques, including datum points/lines

benefits of using correctly sharpened cutting tools

machine operation

selection of feeds and speeds to SOPs

correct methods of mounting selected cutting tools to sops

safety issues with regard to correct clamping, guards and shields

tolerances and limits of size

situations indicating the need for machine adjustment, lubrication and cleaning

techniques, tools and equipment to measure materials and machined components

types and features of industrial grinding wheels, including:

international grinding wheel identification system

grinding wheel make-up, including bonds and grits

purpose and procedure for grinding wheel trueing

indicators of a need for grinding wheel dressing, including:

wheel glazing

wheel loading

wheel dresses

wheel drilling

difference between centred and centreless grinding

indicators of need for dressing, including:

loading

dulling

glazing

burn/thermal damage

surface finish

grinding wheel storage and handling

wheel safety checking, including checks for:

cracks

defects, including holes, moisture and deterioration

grinding wheel blotters

typical range of industrial drills and classification

drilling machines

drill sharpening procedures

drill clamping arrangements

common reasons for machining failure, including:

incorrect speed

faulty positioning of work

incorrect feed

rotation

incorrect coolant selection and positioning

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

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in performing production machining 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.

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 25 February 2026