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Produce moulds and cores by hand (advanced)

Produce moulds and cores by hand (advanced)

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM04025
State Code
OAX13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030713 - Metal Casting And Patternmaking
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
108
Description
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Casting and Moulding apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in the production of moulds and cores using advanced manual (jobbing) methods. It defines the skills and knowledge required to use advanced manual (jobbing) methods to produce moulds and cores for the production of metal castings and includes the ability to match patterns, moulds and cores to meet requirements.Where the selection and use of welding skills is required unit MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding and unit MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding, should also be selected as appropriate.Where lifting and moving moulds and cores requires the use of mobile load shifting equipment or overhead cranes, appropriate manual handling units should also be selected. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 12
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
  • 1.5 Determine sequence of operations, including material selection, job set up, for maximum safety, efficiency and to meet job specifications
2 Select inspect and prepare pattern equipment
  • 2.1 Identify pattern and associated equipment from specifications
  • 2.2 Inspect pattern equipment conformance to specifications, and identify damaged patterns for repair or replacement
  • 2.3 Assemble pattern to specification
  • 2.4 Set up pattern equipment to specification
3 Make mould and core
  • 3.1 Position core in prints utilising chaplets and chills, as required, and vent to specification
  • 3.2 Close mould and check for compliance to component specification
  • 3.3 Select and position appropriate moulding/core making equipment
  • 3.4 Select and use appropriate moulding media to produce mould and core to specification
  • 3.5 Secure mould
  • 3.6 Select or manufacture pouring basin to specification and position in accordance with procedures
  • 3.7 Ram up mould and cores with joints and drawbacks as required
  • 3.8 Use parting and stripping systems
  • 3.9 Position and secure loose pieces, vents, risers and runners as required
  • 3.10 Remove pattern and loose pieces from mould and core box in safely and without causing damage to the pattern
  • 3.11 Inspect and repair mould as required
  • 3.12 Clean and paint mould and core according to specification using site procedures
4 Complete work requirements
  • 4.1 Leave the worksite in a safe state, including clearing all materials/debris and cleaning the worksite
  • 4.2 Dispose of unwanted treated sand according to SOPs
  • 4.3 Complete reports/records in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA634 MEM04005C Produce moulds and cores by hand (jobbing) Unit of competency