Unit of competency Outline
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Evaluate rapid prototyping applications
Evaluate rapid prototyping applications
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23131
MEM23131
State Code
OEW46
OEW46
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to evaluate rapid prototyping applications using additive processes, spray deposition and casting processes, rapid machining, cutting and welding. It requires consideration of product manufacturability, materials, resources and skills, plant and tooling requirements systems and processes, strength, form, fit, function, lead time and sustainability.It applies to rapid prototyping for engineering-related applications and is suitable for people working as manufacturing or maintenance technicians, designers and draftspersons, and for those pursuing engineering or related technical qualifications and careers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish scope of rapid prototyping application
- 1.1 Identify technology, including software, used in rapid prototyping application
- 1.2 Identify purpose and product of rapid prototyping application
- 1.3 Confirm stakeholders to be consulted as part of evaluation
- 1.4 Confirm that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
- 1.5 Determine relevant work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, standards, codes of practice, risk management and organisational procedures
2. Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of rapid prototyping application
- 2.1 Determine principles and techniques required to evaluate and optimise the rapid prototyping applications
- 2.2 Select appropriate analysis and development software and software validation techniques
3. Evaluate rapid prototyping application
- 3.1 Assess WHS and regulatory compliance requirements and risk management practices of rapid prototyping processes
- 3.2 Assess effectiveness of software for product design, process analysis and optimisation
- 3.3 Determine suitability of facilities, services, plant and tooling for rapid prototyping processes
- 3.4 Assess materials against specifications in design and suitability for rapid prototyping processes
- 3.5 Review prototypes for compliance with specifications and process efficiency
- 3.6 Review rapid prototyping cost-effectiveness, including break-even and comparative costing relative to alternatives
- 3.7 Review labour and skills requirement of rapid prototyping application
- 3.8 Investigate sustainability implications of rapid prototyping application
- 3.9 Apply systems thinking, continuous improvement, problem-solving and decision- making, and constraint and contingency management
4. Report results
- 4.1 Record results of evaluation
- 4.2 Provide documentation including drawings, calculations, product and process analysis, and computer-aided design (CAD) files
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE944 | MEM23131A | Evaluate rapid prototyping applications | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIW5 | MEM60122 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering | Qualification |