Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to produce 3-D computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) code files from existing computer-aided design (CAD) models or from data collected by sample measurement. It includes managing files and tools and customising installed software.

This unit typically applies in a manufacturing setting where components are machined or processed within a CAM environment.

Where a CAD system is also used then unit MEM09009 Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system and unit MEM09010 Create 3-D models using computer-aided design system, should also be selected as appropriate.

Where components are machined following development of code files then appropriate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining 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

preparing to produce 3-D computer-aided manufacture (CAM) code files by coordinating system, orientation and views to suit specifications and procedures

importing 3-D models using various file formats and orienting and manipulating them, and linking model entities to data attributes to suit job requirements

developing manufacturing data from 3-D CAM model to suit requirements

producing and saving files in various formats for retrieval and verifying CAM model for logical sequencing and correct manufacturing procedures

producing code from completed 3-D CAM model.

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

coordinate systems

orientation of the model with respect to the coordinate system

procedures for customising system defaults and user interface

entities that can be manipulated in 3-D space

procedures for manipulating entities in 3-D space

procedures for using the post processor

procedures for saving and storing CAM files

CAD file conversions

CAM file formats.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in creating 3-D code files using computer-aided manufacturing system 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': 'MEM09022', 'title': 'Create 2-D code files using computer-aided manufacturing system'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'code': 'MEM12024', 'title': 'Perform computations'}
• {'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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