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Select composite materials for engineering and manufacturing applications

Select composite materials for engineering and manufacturing applications

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM48032
State Code
OFD59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/05/2023
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
24/05/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency defines the technical skills and knowledge required to recognise and select composite materials for engineering and manufacturing applications, including use of test results to evaluate the suitability of composite materials for an application.The unit applies to composite material selection tasks. The unit applies to the requirement for undertaking a formal evaluation process that considers the technical requirements of both the composite product and the manufacturing process. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify common composite materials by their principal properties
  • 1.1 Identify the principal properties of composite resins, reinforcing and core materials
  • 1.2 Identify the effects of different types of bonding in composite materials
  • 1.3 Identify the effects of mechanical and thermal processes on the principal properties of composite materials
  • 1.4 Identify common failures of composite materials and relationship to manufacturing errors, wear and usage
  • 1.5 Identify the effects of different types of reinforcing and core materials in composite materials
2. Determine requirements for composite materials selection
  • 2.1 Review design specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions for composite material function, performance, commercial and environmental parameters
  • 2.2 Review reference information for relevant data on composite parameters
  • 2.3 Prepare list of constraints and objectives for composite material selection
  • 2.4 Identify any requirement for expert technical or professional assistance
3. Select composite materials for specific manufacturing and engineering related applications
  • 3.1 Determine the least constrained composite materials for the requirement
  • 3.2 Select potential composite material based on the requirement and consideration of principal properties and further processing
  • 3.3 Arrange appropriate tests to confirm suitability of selected composite materials
  • 3.4 Review test results and use the information in the selection process
  • 3.5 Confirm selection according to standard operating procedures
  • 3.6 Produce composite materials selection report including traceability records for material selection process, recommendations, and supporting data
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