Unit of competency Outline
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Select and use reinforcing appropriate for product
Select and use reinforcing appropriate for product
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM26007
MEM26007
State Code
OAT51
OAT51
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to select specified reinforcement. It includes the science of reinforcing.This unit does not cover the selection of reinforcing for a structurally designed composite, although it can include working with a person undertaking a structural design and it can cover the redesign of an existing product (e.g. using a different process) or the design of a new product similar to an existing product.Where the selection of a suitable resin system is required unit MEM26008 Select and use resin systems appropriate for product should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine product requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- 1.4 Determine requirements of reinforcing to be used from specifications, job sheets or work instructions and customer requests
- 1.5 Select appropriate process to be used to fabricate product
2 Select most appropriate reinforcing for job
- 2.1 Compile specification of required reinforcing properties
- 2.2 Compare required properties with specifications of available reinforcing
- 2.3 Select most appropriate reinforcing
3 Evaluate selected reinforcement
- 3.1 Fabricate a sample using the selected reinforcing and nominated resin system
- 3.2 Conduct/organise for relevant tests
- 3.3 Evaluate test results against product requirements
- 3.4 Review fabrication process and make any required changes to reinforcing or process
4 Fabricate product
- 4.1 Identify and control hazards
- 4.2 Prepare selected reinforcing including cutting to size/shape and any pre-treatment, as required
- 4.3 Lay reinforcing in correct direction, including fibre orientation and fibre pre-forming, as appropriate
- 4.4 Mix nominated resin system, as required
- 4.5 Fabricate product using selected process and minimise waste
- 4.6 Review product compared to requirements
- 4.7 Review reinforcing selection and fabrication process
- 4.8 Identify areas for improvement and take appropriate actions
- 4.9 Complete any required documentation/reporting according to SOPs
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC762 | MEM26007A | Select and use reinforcing appropriate for product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEK4 | MEM31119 | Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade | Qualification |
| BEJ7 | MEM30719 | Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction | Qualification |