Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply, form and integrate fibre-reinforced components using manual and mechanical methods in marine vessel and aircraft construction applications.

It applies to component construction carried out for mould installation, and application and forming operations conducted within a mould or over a former assembly using a variety of glass reinforcements and other fibres.

Where mark off/out skills is required unit MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes should also be selected.

Where straightforward application of fibre-reinforced materials and no forming or integrating is required unit MEM25001 Apply fibre-reinforced materials should 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 and drawings/templates to form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures

selecting and gathering materials for the construction purpose

selecting and using the appropriate hand and power tools, workshop equipment and machinery and checking component dimensions for compliance against templates/drawings in accordance with specifications

selecting and mixing fixing/bonding materials in accordance with job specifications using appropriate tools and equipment

selecting adhesive/filler materials and applying fixing/bonding methods for component integration and cutting and shaping/bevelling foams and timber/plywood reinforcements to specifications

cleaning excess fixing/bonding material and disposing of waste following SOPs

selecting post-curing method to suit job application

disassembling, cleaning and storing equipment/accessories in accordance with 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)

typical components, fibre reinforcement and core materials, resins and hardeners, fillers, release agents and pigment additives, their attributes and their uses

chemical and physical properties of resins, mixing ratios, laminate thicknesses, strengths and curing properties

drawings and templates and their construction role

applicable codes and regulations

hand tools, power tools, workshop equipment and machinery and their use

method used to check component dimensions against drawings, templates and specifications

procedures used to install component, fixing/bondage and mixing application

methods of component integration

procedures required in setting up and adjusting equipment

relevant adhesive/filler and fixing/bonding methods

procedures for forming/shaping and tools/machinery used

importance of cleaning excess fixing/bondage material and waste disposal obligations and regulations

post-curing methods, procedures and applications

storage procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in forming and integrating fibre-reinforced structures 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': 'MEM13003', 'title': 'Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials'}
• {'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

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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