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Select and apply mechatronic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
Select and apply mechatronic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23072A
MEM23072A
State Code
W5688
W5688
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/06/2011
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
30/06/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competences required to select appropriate methods, processes&construction techniques within mechatronic, maintenance, instrumentation and control engineering.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research and categorise methods, processes and construction techniques for engineering applications
- 1.1. Research and categorise methods, processes and construction techniques for mechatronic and maintenance engineering applications. Information sources to include equipment suppliers' printed data and websites.
- 1.2. Identify methods, processes&construction techniques to suit continuous production, mass, batch or jobbing shop production, prototype applications. Identify applications suitable for sequential or work cell manufacture or assembly.
- 1.3. Identify manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and Competitive (lean manufacturing) environments.
2. Evaluate and select appropriate methods, processes&construction techniques for particular mechanical engineering applications
- 2.1. Appropriate scientific principles have been considered or applied to enable methods, processes&construction techniques choices.
- 2.2. Appropriate materials properties knowledge has been provided for in methods, processes&construction techniques choices.
- 2.3. Appropriate materials handling procedures are implemented including compliance with OHS&E requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements.
- 2.4. Appropriate calculations and assumptions have been used to enable methods, processes&construction techniques choices.
- 2.5. Appropriate waste and pollution treatment and recycling techniques and policies have been applied to applications.
- 2.6. Suitability of application to continuous production, mass, batch or jobbing shop production, prototyping sequential or work cell manufacture or assembly has been appropriately considered in choice of methods, processes and construction techniques.
- 2.7. Manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and Competitive (lean manufacturing) environments have been researched and evaluated for a range of applications.
- 2.8. Measurement and test methods for particular product or process outputs have been evaluated and selected.
3. Specify and implement methods, processes&construction techniques for mechanical and manufacturing engineering applications
- 3.1. Appropriate methods, processes&construction techniques for particular applications have been specified and implemented.
4. Apply basic workshop knowledge and skills relevant to mechanical and manufacturing engineering applications
- 4.1. Identify the range and applications of basic workshop skills.
- 4.2. Relevant basic workshop skills can be demonstrated.
- 4.3. Appropriate basic workshop skills have been applied to particular engineering applications.
Mechatronic engineering
Mechatronics is usually defined as the integration of mechanical, electronics, programming, electrical and fluid power in an engineering product. The skills and underpinning knowledge of Mechatronics are common with general automation of processes, systems and services. The definition of Mechatronics is here broadened to include general automation.
Maintenance engineering
The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, and implementation of maintenance systems for product manufacture, processes, systems or services for converting energy into power and motion, materials into product and components into machines and systems for domestic, commercial, industrial, civil, entertainment, medical or military applications. Product manufacturing, processes, systems or services may be automated.
Total Quality Management (TQM)
A customer driven amalgamation of quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement.
Tools of TQM include flow charts, pareto, ishikawa (cause & effect), process capability analysis, sampling and control charting, run charts, correlation analysis.
JIT
Just In Time is a system of ordering, manufacturing and supply of raw material, component parts and product at the point in time required by the process system or service. The objective is to minimize buffer stocks and inventory and the associated costs of buffer stocks and inventory.
Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques
An integrated approach to manufacturing aimed at competing for market share by maximizing efficiency and minimizing cost by comparison with alternative manufacturers. Techniques used include sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly with multi-skilling of work-teams, work-place improvement (incl. Kaizen, a gradual and continual improvement to products, processes, systems and services.), Total Quality Management including use of TQM tools, Just In Time (JIT), quick change-over, process and productivity improvement, cost reduction, supply and demand chain management, quality optimisation, design for reliability, optimum maintenance, computer managed maintenance.
Information sources
Includes reference texts, manufacturer's catalogues and industrial magazines, websites, use of phone, email and fax information gathering.
Mechatronics is usually defined as the integration of mechanical, electronics, programming, electrical and fluid power in an engineering product. The skills and underpinning knowledge of Mechatronics are common with general automation of processes, systems and services. The definition of Mechatronics is here broadened to include general automation.
Maintenance engineering
The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, and implementation of maintenance systems for product manufacture, processes, systems or services for converting energy into power and motion, materials into product and components into machines and systems for domestic, commercial, industrial, civil, entertainment, medical or military applications. Product manufacturing, processes, systems or services may be automated.
Total Quality Management (TQM)
A customer driven amalgamation of quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement.
Tools of TQM include flow charts, pareto, ishikawa (cause & effect), process capability analysis, sampling and control charting, run charts, correlation analysis.
JIT
Just In Time is a system of ordering, manufacturing and supply of raw material, component parts and product at the point in time required by the process system or service. The objective is to minimize buffer stocks and inventory and the associated costs of buffer stocks and inventory.
Competitive (lean) manufacturing principles and techniques
An integrated approach to manufacturing aimed at competing for market share by maximizing efficiency and minimizing cost by comparison with alternative manufacturers. Techniques used include sequential and cellular manufacture and assembly with multi-skilling of work-teams, work-place improvement (incl. Kaizen, a gradual and continual improvement to products, processes, systems and services.), Total Quality Management including use of TQM tools, Just In Time (JIT), quick change-over, process and productivity improvement, cost reduction, supply and demand chain management, quality optimisation, design for reliability, optimum maintenance, computer managed maintenance.
Information sources
Includes reference texts, manufacturer's catalogues and industrial magazines, websites, use of phone, email and fax information gathering.
Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply calculus in engineering situations.
Context of 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.
Interdependent assessment
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying calculus in engineering situations 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.
Consistency of performance
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.
Required skills
Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
applying research and categorising methods, processes and construction techniques for engineering applications.
using equipment suppliers' printed data and websites
applications for methods, processes & construction techniques
documenting applications suitable for continuous, mass, batch or jobbing shop production, work cell or sequential manufacture and assembly
documenting applications suitable for a range of materials handling techniques
researching and documenting manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and Competitive (lean manufacturing) environments
selecting scientific principles in the choice of methods, processes & construction techniques
identifying materials properties in the choice of methods, processes & construction techniques
using appropriate materials handling techniques
handling and storing materials and products in accordance with regulations, standard procedures and MSDS specifications
applying waste and pollution treatment and recycling techniques and policies applications to meet code and regulatory requirements.
selecting g methods, processes and construction techniques consistent with continuous, mass, batch, jobbing, prototype, sequential or cellular production process requirements.
manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and competitive (lean manufacturing) environments
evaluating measurement and test methods for product or process output
specifying and implementing methods, processes and construction techniques in an efficient and optimal manner for manufacturing requirements
applying workshop skills for a range of applications
applying occupational health and safety practices
selecting appropriate workshop skills for particular engineering applications
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:
methods and results of research and categorising of methods, processes and construction techniques for engineering applications.
Methods of accessing and using alternative information sources
applications for methods, processes & construction techniques
applications suitable for continuous, mass, batch or jobbing shop production, work cell or sequential manufacture and assembly
applications suitable for range of materials handling techniques
manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and Competitive (lean manufacturing) environments
the reasons for considering or using particular scientific principles
the provision for particular materials properties in the choice of methods, processes & construction techniques
the use of particular materials handling procedures . The reasons for compliance with regulations, standard procedures and MSDS specifications
the reasons for using particular calculations and assumptions
effects of waste and pollution from the application on the environment
options for treatment and recycling as well as future developments that might be incorporated at a later date
the suitability of application to particular continuous, mass, batch, jobbing shop, sequential or cellular manufacture and assembly
manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and competitive (lean manufacturing) environments
measurement and test methods for product or process output
specification and implementation process for methods, processes and construction techniques in particular applications in the context of manufacturing requirements
manufacturing requirements include volume considerations, TQM, JIT, competitive (lean) manufacturing
applications for particular basic workshop skills
procedures used in the application of skills
OH&S procedures for basic workshop skills
Communicating ideas and information
(0)
Collecting analysing and organising information
(0)
Planning and organising activities
(0)
Working with others and in teams
(0)
Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(0)
Solving problems
(0)
Using technology
(0)
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply calculus in engineering situations.
Context of 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.
Interdependent assessment
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying calculus in engineering situations 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.
Consistency of performance
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.
Required skills
Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
applying research and categorising methods, processes and construction techniques for engineering applications.
using equipment suppliers' printed data and websites
applications for methods, processes & construction techniques
documenting applications suitable for continuous, mass, batch or jobbing shop production, work cell or sequential manufacture and assembly
documenting applications suitable for a range of materials handling techniques
researching and documenting manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and Competitive (lean manufacturing) environments
selecting scientific principles in the choice of methods, processes & construction techniques
identifying materials properties in the choice of methods, processes & construction techniques
using appropriate materials handling techniques
handling and storing materials and products in accordance with regulations, standard procedures and MSDS specifications
applying waste and pollution treatment and recycling techniques and policies applications to meet code and regulatory requirements.
selecting g methods, processes and construction techniques consistent with continuous, mass, batch, jobbing, prototype, sequential or cellular production process requirements.
manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and competitive (lean manufacturing) environments
evaluating measurement and test methods for product or process output
specifying and implementing methods, processes and construction techniques in an efficient and optimal manner for manufacturing requirements
applying workshop skills for a range of applications
applying occupational health and safety practices
selecting appropriate workshop skills for particular engineering applications
Required knowledge
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:
methods and results of research and categorising of methods, processes and construction techniques for engineering applications.
Methods of accessing and using alternative information sources
applications for methods, processes & construction techniques
applications suitable for continuous, mass, batch or jobbing shop production, work cell or sequential manufacture and assembly
applications suitable for range of materials handling techniques
manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and Competitive (lean manufacturing) environments
the reasons for considering or using particular scientific principles
the provision for particular materials properties in the choice of methods, processes & construction techniques
the use of particular materials handling procedures . The reasons for compliance with regulations, standard procedures and MSDS specifications
the reasons for using particular calculations and assumptions
effects of waste and pollution from the application on the environment
options for treatment and recycling as well as future developments that might be incorporated at a later date
the suitability of application to particular continuous, mass, batch, jobbing shop, sequential or cellular manufacture and assembly
manufacturing requirements of TQM, JIT and competitive (lean manufacturing) environments
measurement and test methods for product or process output
specification and implementation process for methods, processes and construction techniques in particular applications in the context of manufacturing requirements
manufacturing requirements include volume considerations, TQM, JIT, competitive (lean) manufacturing
applications for particular basic workshop skills
procedures used in the application of skills
OH&S procedures for basic workshop skills
Communicating ideas and information
(0)
Collecting analysing and organising information
(0)
Planning and organising activities
(0)
Working with others and in teams
(0)
Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(0)
Solving problems
(0)
Using technology
(0)
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE908 | MEM14090A | Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W249 | MEM60105 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering | Qualification |
| W248 | MEM50205 | Diploma of Engineering - Technical | Qualification |