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Develop and manufacture polystyrene patterns

Develop and manufacture polystyrene patterns

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM04040
State Code
OEU62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to develop and manufacture patterns using polystyrene, including patterns for the lost foam process and for those areas on a wood pattern and core box where polystyrene is required.Where the selection and use of precision measurement is required, unit MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
  • 1.5 Select polystyrene of appropriate bead size and identity to meet specifications
2. Develop and mark out polystyrene pattern
  • 2.1 Determine contraction allowance by performing calculations
  • 2.2 Mark out pattern or pattern components to specifications
3. Manufacture pattern
  • 3.1 Join and secure pattern components in an appropriate manner using adhesives appropriate to the task
  • 3.2 Select appropriate tools and techniques to manufacture polystyrene patterns to specifications
  • 3.3 Check pattern for conformance to specifications and mark for identification
4. Protect pattern from damage
  • 4.1 Handle and store patterns in a safe manner least likely to cause damage using appropriate procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAX24 MEM04013 Develop and manufacture polystyrene patterns Unit of competency