Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain patterns

Maintain patterns

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM04036
State Code
OEW97
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
030713 - Metal Casting And Patternmaking
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to maintain casting and moulding patterns.It covers identifying and analysing defects in patterns, disassembling and assessing pattern components, repairing or manufacturing replacement pattern components to conform to specifications, and assembling pattern components. Potential production and/or maintenance problems are also identified.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
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 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications
  • 1.5 Plan sequence of maintenance operations
2. Identify and analyse defects in patterns
  • 2.1 Determine defects from produced components, production reports or pattern inspections
  • 2.2 Disassemble pattern and assess condition of components against prints, drawings and manufacturers' drawings
3. Repair pattern and reassemble
  • 3.1 Choose appropriate repair process based on assessments
  • 3.2 Replace or recondition worn or damaged components to specifications
  • 3.3 Check pattern components and assemble for conformance with specifications
4. Identify production/ maintenance problems
  • 4.1 Check production components to ensure compliance to specifications, as required
  • 4.2 Identify and record conditions leading to production faults
  • 4.3 Identify recurrent faults and initiate solutions
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State Code National Code Title Type
BIX3 MEM31622 Certificate III in Engineering - Patternmaking Trade Qualification