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Design, construct and test jigs

Design, construct and test jigs

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDM4005
State Code
ODZ58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/11/2022
Field of Education
030705 - Toolmaking
Original Release Date
15/11/2022
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, construct and test jigs required for manufacture, assembly, construction and testing of products. It covers all jigs, whether temporary or highly engineered, designed manually or through use of computer-aided design tools.This unit applies to individuals required to design, construct and test jigs as part of their job role in design, manufacturing and similar workplaces, either alone or as part of an internal or external team.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine production requirements
  • 1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, throughout the work
  • 1.2 Gather information about item to be produced from work documentation and liaise with others involved in design and production process
  • 1.3 Identify and review constraints and opportunities for jig design from requirements and workplace procedures
2. Design jig
  • 2.1 Develop ideas for jig design based on knowledge of materials and production processes
  • 2.2 Refine jig design through testing and experimentation to meet requirements
  • 2.3 Make accurate calculations to support effective jig design
  • 2.4 Plan a production process that works effectively with jig design
  • 2.5 Produce jig design based on testing and production process investigation undertaken
  • 2.6 Specify materials for jig construction from design process
3. Construct jig
  • 3.1 Select tools and equipment suited to the jig design
  • 3.2 Construct jig in accordance with design and within tolerances using techniques that match requirements
4. Test jig
  • 4.1 Use jig to produce sample and determine its adherence to set tolerances
  • 4.2 Adjust jig and design specifications to meet production requirements in response to testing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI279 MSFDN4004 Design, construct and test jigs Unit of competency
WI296 MSFFDT4015 Produce templates and jigs for custom-made furniture Unit of competency