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Evaluate rapid tooling applications

Evaluate rapid tooling applications

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23133
State Code
OEW42
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
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to evaluate rapid tooling applications for their suitability for purpose and includes additive processes, spray deposition, casting processes, rapid machining, cutting and welding. It requires consideration of product manufacturability, materials, resources and skills, plant and tooling requirements systems and processes, strength, form, fit, function, lead time and sustainability.It is suitable for people working as manufacturing or maintenance technicians, designers and draftspersons, and those pursuing engineering or related technical qualifications and careers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope of rapid tooling application
  • 1.1 Identify technologies, including software, used or proposed, in rapid tooling application
  • 1.2 Confirm stakeholders to be consulted on evaluation
  • 1.3 Confirm that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
  • 1.4 Identify market context for rapid manufacturing product
  • 1.5 Identify relevant work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, standards, codes of practice, risk management and organisational procedures
2. Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of rapid tooling application
  • 2.1 Determine principles and techniques required to evaluate and optimise rapid tooling process and application
  • 2.2 Select appropriate analysis and development software and software validation techniques
3. Evaluate rapid tooling application
  • 3.1 Evaluate WHS and regulatory compliance requirements and risk management practices of rapid tooling processes
  • 3.2 Assess tooling and rapid tooling processes for sustainability
  • 3.3 Assess effectiveness of software used for tool design, rapid tooling process control and process optimisation
  • 3.4 Review suitability of facilities, services and plant for rapid tooling processes
  • 3.5 Evaluate suitability of materials used in rapid tooling process
  • 3.6 Evaluate tooling and process effectiveness, costs, break-even, and comparative costing relative to alternative
  • 3.7 Review labour and skill requirements of rapid tooling process
  • 3.8 Apply systems thinking, continuous improvement, problem-solving and decision-making, and constraint and contingency management
4. Report results
  • 4.1 Record results of evaluation
  • 4.2 Provide documentation including tool, product and process analysis, and computer-aided design (CAD) files
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE946 MEM23133A Evaluate rapid tooling applications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW5 MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Qualification