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Apply basic engineering design concepts

Apply basic engineering design concepts

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM09011
State Code
OAV86
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply in situ design skills to determine design requirements and create a design for application within the engineering fields of mechanical, production, electrical or electronic, fabrication and fluid power. Design concepts may be applied to the fabrication and modification of structures, plant and equipment, and design of tooling and gauges, production control systems, fluid power layouts and electrical circuits.This unit is suitable for application by personnel who are responsible for the manufacture of the design outcome, either individually or as part of a team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
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 Identify design requirements from specifications, job sheets or associated work instructions
2 Determine design concepts
  • 2.1 Establish design concepts with regard to design considerations
  • 2.2 Consult codes, regulations and technical documentation to establish design limitations in accordance with SOPs, where appropriate
  • 2.3 Identify sources of expert assistance and use, as required
3 Create design
  • 3.1 Ensure design meets end use requirement
  • 3.2 Ensure design meets all legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Verify design concept in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.4 Produce design outcome in accordance with job requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
W5410 MEM09011B Apply basic engineering design concepts Unit of competency