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Apply engineering mechanics principles

Apply engineering mechanics principles

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23109
State Code
OEV27
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
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of mechanics and strength of materials to devices, machines and systems and their components, to identify key mechanical properties. It includes a range of basic analyses of static and dynamic loads and moments, stresses and deflections, velocities and accelerations.The unit applies to engineering or related activities requiring the application of the principles of mechanics and strength of materials and is suitable for people giving technical support to design, operations or maintenance activities and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify scope of required analysis
  • 1.1 Identify device, machine or system, and component parts for analysis
  • 1.2 Assess engineering mechanics principles, skills and techniques required by tasks
  • 1.3 Review functions and features of device, machine or system
  • 1.4 Assess software techniques required for basic analysis and graphics required by the task
  • 1.5 Identify stakeholders to be consulted on analysis tasks
  • 1.6 Confirm work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, and risk management and organisational procedures
  • 1.7 Review sustainability implications of tasks
  • 1.8 Determine available sources for technical and professional assistance
2. Apply engineering mechanics principles and techniques
  • 2.1 Identify appropriate engineering mechanics principles and analytical, graphical and software-assisted techniques applicable to task
  • 2.2 Validate software results using analytical and graphical methods
  • 2.3 Ensure clear and logical process of analysis and compatibility of units in calculations
  • 2.4 Apply resultant loads and reactions on machines, support frames and beams due to parallel and oblique, concentrated and distributed loads and moments
  • 2.5 Apply the torque and power required to drive translation screws and winding drums against inclined and vertically suspended loads subject to gravitation, acceleration and friction resistance loads
  • 2.6 Select standard hardware to meet specifications
  • 2.7 Analyse bending and shear stresses in beams subject to static point and distributed loads
3. Report results
  • 3.1 Record results of investigation, evaluation and application
  • 3.2 Provide documentation including calculations, diagrams, programs and files
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE925 MEM23109A Apply engineering mechanics principles Unit of competency