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Perform advanced engineering detail drafting

Perform advanced engineering detail drafting

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM09214A
State Code
WE069
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/06/2012
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/11/2012
Field of Education
039999 - Engineering And Related Technologies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/11/2012
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers producing assembly, sectioned drawings and specialised dimensioning and auxiliary views to Australian Standard (AS) 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles, or equivalent. It includes determining and applying tolerances and dimensions, as required, to complete engineering detail drawing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for drawing work
  • 1.1 Check purpose, scope and presentation requirements for drawing task
  • 1.2 Determine the information requirements for the finished part or item and its interaction with the next level of assembly or process
  • 1.3 Undertake requests for further information (RFI) to designer where information cannot be obtained or calculated
  • 1.4 Identify relevant standards and terminology, symbols and notation required to comply with standard and design
  • 1.5 Prepare equipment and set up software for drawing work
2 Identify and apply dimensions and tolerances for drawing
  • 2.1 Determine methods of general dimensioning and tolerancing, classes of fit and forms of geometric shapes from engineer, sketches or specifications
  • 2.2 Select dimensioning and tolerancing scheme and symbols consistent with standards and design requirements
  • 2.3 Identify and confirm datum points
  • 2.4 Apply the principles of general dimensioning to engineering drawing
  • 2.5 Apply the principles of general tolerancing engineering drawing
  • 2.6 Check that each dimension and tolerance symbol can be clearly interpreted for application
  • 2.7 If required, re-dimension toleranced drawing with new datum positions
  • 2.8 Extract information from dimensioned drawing
3 Prepare assembly, layout and detail drawings
  • 3.1 Produce sectioned third angle orthogonal assembly drawings
  • 3.2 Project a primary auxiliary view
  • 3.3 Produce finished assembly drawings complete with material/part/cutting lists, cross-referencing and any required dimensions (overall and centre-to-centre)
  • 3.4 Produce all drawings to AS 1100.101–1992 Technical drawing – General principles, or equivalent and enterprise presentation standards
  • 3.5 Check that all required tolerances and dimensions are on the drawing
  • 3.6 Apply workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures
4 Select material, components and/or assemblies
  • 4.1 Interpret specifications to determine material requirements
  • 4.2 Select components, material and/or assemblies from data sheets or manufacturer catalogues to meet specifications
  • 4.3 Produce bill of materials
5 Complete drawing work
  • 5.1 Verify drawing compliance with specifications
  • 5.2 Check drawings to ensure that assembly/fabrication is possible
  • 5.3 Document and save drawings according to enterprise filing system
Equivalent standard
Equivalent standard may include:
AS 1654.1-1995 ISO system of limits and fits - Bases of tolerances, deviations and fits
Dimensioning
Dimensioning may include:
symbols
lines
numerical value
linear
angular
diameter
radius
not to scale (NTS)
auxiliary
reference
common feature
tabular presentation
squares
holes
screw heads
tapers/slope
profiles
notes
Tolerancing
Tolerancing may include:
basic dimension
bilateral
unilateral
zone
datum
tolerance grade
datum feature
Symbols used for tolerancing
Symbols used for tolerancing may include, but are limited to:
datum identification
form
location
profile
runout
modifiers
Symbols used for dimensioning
Symbols used for dimensioning may include, but are not limited to:
diameter
square
counterbore
countersink
depth
dimension origin
reference value
slope
taper
radius
spherical radius
Condition
Condition may include:
fit
limits of size
fundamental deviation
allowance
maximum material condition
least material condition
Geometry tolerancing
Geometry tolerancing may include:
virtual condition and size
geometric reference frame
principle of independency
tolerance (form, profile, orientation and position)
characteristics, including:
straightness
flatness
circularity
cylindricity
profile
squareness
parallelism
angularity
runout
tolerance indication method
projected tolerances
statistical value tolerances
Assembly drawing types
Assembly drawing types may include:
general assembly
detailed assembly
layout drawings
installation drawings
erection diagrams
shop and field assemblies
pictorial exploded drawings
Information from dimensioned drawing
Information from dimensioned drawing may include:
limits of size
fundamental deviation
allowance
tolerance, including:
maximum material condition
least material condition
fit
Drawings
Drawings must include:
accurate representation, including any necessary hidden detail of the specific assembly
border, title block and projection symbols
accurate line work
appropriately positioned views
hatching to AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles specifications (sectioned third angle orthogonal assembly drawings)
correct use of terminology and abbreviations
Auxiliary projection
Auxiliary projection (primary views only) may include:
purpose for auxiliary projection
planes of projection
projection involving circular components
border, title block and projection symbols
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform advanced engineering detail drafting techniques to produce assembly, sectioned drawings and specialised dimensioning and auxiliary views to AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles, or equivalent.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Specifically the candidate must be able to:
work within typical site/teamwork structures and methods
apply worksite communication procedures
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
participate in work meetings
comply with quality requirements
use industry terminology
apply appropriate safety procedures
perform required calculations to determine tolerances and fits required to meet design requirements
produce drawings to AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles, with all components identified.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with performing advanced engineering detail drafting or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5422 MEM09006B Perform advanced engineering detail drafting Unit of competency
W5423 MEM09007B Perform advanced mechanical detail drafting Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEV51 MEM09214 Perform advanced engineering detail drafting Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J367 MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering - Technical Qualification