Unit of competency Outline
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Finish a composite product
Finish a composite product
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM26019
MEM26019
State Code
OAT39
OAT39
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to select and use appropriate mechanical finishing and repair techniques for a composite product. Where gel coating is required unit MEM26001 Lay up composites using open moulding techniques, MEM26002 Lay up composites using vacuum closed moulding techniques and MEM26003 Lay up composites using pressure closed moulding techniques should also be selected as appropriate. Where the selection and use of hand tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine product requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- 1.4 Determine finishing requirements, including machining, polishing, buffing, blasting, etching and making holes from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Select most appropriate finishing for job
- 2.1 Compare required finish with results of different finishing methods
- 2.2 Select most appropriate finishing method
- 2.3 Conduct tests where appropriate, and review finishing method, as required
3 Finish product
- 3.1 Identify and control hazards
- 3.2 Prepare finishing equipment, tools and materials, as required
- 3.3 Finish product using selected process and minimise waste
- 3.4 Review finished product compared to requirements
- 3.5 Identify areas for improvement including damage to laminate from finishing process and take appropriate actions
- 3.6 Complete any required documentation/reporting according to SOPs
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC774 | MEM26019A | Finish a composite product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEK4 | MEM31119 | Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade | Qualification |