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Manufacture or modify plant, tooling, equipment or systems

Manufacture or modify plant, tooling, equipment or systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AUM4011A
State Code
W9156
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/09/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/11/2011
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
14/11/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to manufacture or modify plant, tooling, equipment or systems required for the design, development and production of motor vehicles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan manufacture or modification of plant, tooling, equipment or systems
  • 1.1. Applicable OHS and organisation requirements relevant to the manufacture or modification of plant, tooling, equipment or systems are verified and complied with throughout the work activity
  • 1.2. Instructions and plans are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks
  • 1.3. Requirements of the client for manufacture of, or modification to plant, tooling, equipment and/or systems are assessed/re-checked in conjunction with engineering staff
  • 1.4. Approval is sought for the planned manufacture or modifications in accordance with organisational requirements and any necessary changes made
  • 1.5. Steps involved in the manufacture of, or modifications to plant, tooling, equipment and/or systems are identified in consultation with designated staff
  • 1.6. An inventory of required equipment, parts and components is established in accordance with organisational procedures, including an assessment of their current availability or the need to either manufacture, purchase or lease them.
  • 1.7. Fabrication/machining processes and instructions are determined and clarified with participating departments/sections/areas
  • 1.8. Timetable, budget, resource requirements, staffing and purchase/supply schedule for the modification of plant, tooling, equipment and/or systems are drawn up and confirmed in consultation with designated staff
  • 1.9. Approved plan is communicated to all relevant staff in management, production, engineering and other sections of the organisation concerned
2. Make parts for plant, tooling, equipment or systems
  • 2.1. Specifications for parts are interpreted to determine the dimensions and processes for manufacture or modification
  • 2.2. Required raw materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs or fixtures are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements
  • 2.3. Components or parts are manufactured or modified in accordance with the required specifications
  • 2.4. Test equipment and rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability of finished tools, jigs or fixtures
  • 2.5. Completed parts are tagged, sealed and/or packaged as required and dispatched to the store or assembly area
3. Manufacture or modify tools, jigs and/or fixtures
  • 3.1. Specifications for modifications of tools, jigs and/or fixtures are interpreted to determine the dimensions and processes for manufacture or modification
  • 3.2. Required raw materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements
  • 3.3. Modifications are conducted in accordance with the required specifications
  • 3.4. Test equipment and rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability of finished tools, jigs or fixtures
  • 3.5. Completed tools, jigs or fixtures are tagged, sealed and/or packaged as required and despatched to the store or relevant production area
4. Cast, fabricate, machine, assemble and/or wire modified plant, tooling, equipment or systems
  • 4.1. Specifications for manufactured or modified plant, tooling, equipment and/or systems are interpreted to determine the dimensions and processes for manufacture or modification
  • 4.2. Required raw materials, parts, sub-assemblies, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements
  • 4.3. Plant, tooling and equipment is cast, fabricated, machined, assembled and/or wired
5. Check/test manufactured or modified plant, tooling, equipment and/or systems
  • 5.1. Test equipment and rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability of manufacture or modified plant, tooling and equipment
  • 5.2. Completed plant, tooling and equipment is tagged, sealed and/or packaged as required and dispatched to the store or production area
6. Document manufacture or modifications to plant, tooling, equipment or systems
  • 6.1. Manufacturing details or modifications to the plant, tooling and equipment are documented
  • 6.2. Documentation is stored and/or distributed to required personnel
Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying.

access and equity principles and practices
environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
emergency and evacuation procedures
equipment use procedures
ethical standards
legal obligations
maintenance and storage procedures
OHS requirements
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
procedural manuals
quality assurance guidelines
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
recording and reporting guidelines.

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
departmental requirements
organisation instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and organisation policies and procedures for manufacturing or modifying of plant, tooling, equipment, product, or systems
maintaining a working knowledge of current organisation inventory procedures
working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work

applying, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to:

manufacturing or modifying of plant, tooling, equipment and/or systems effectively
preparing reports of results
achieving work quality goals
completing work area housekeeping requirements including the documentation of project activity and process outcomes

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process
assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of organisation relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXY53 AUM2303A Manufacture or modify plant, tooling, equipment or systems - Complex Unit of competency
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