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Perform hand forging

Perform hand forging

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM06010
State Code
OFH37
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/09/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to operate heating equipment to heat metal to forging temperatures and apply hand forging techniques, using hand tools, hand forming tools, anvil tools, and floor tools.Where simple manual heating and bending is required, MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting should also be selected.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required, MEM09002 Interpret technical drawings should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required, MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required, MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.Commonwealth and state/territory laws and regulations governing work and training environments must be complied with.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2. Apply hand forging techniques
  • 2.1 Select and use hand tools, hand forming tools, anvil tools, and floor tools for specific forging techniques
  • 2.2 Select and apply appropriate hand forging techniques to meet specifications
  • 2.3 Adhere to forging temperatures and heat specifications for various materials
  • 2.4 Select appropriate volume of material to meet specifications, making allowances for material shrinkage and oxidisation
3. Operate heating equipment
  • 3.1 Set up and safely operate the heating equipment to meet job requirements
  • 3.2 Operate heating equipment to minimise oxidisation
  • 3.3 Control heat to specified areas
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAW61 MEM06001 Perform hand forging Unit of competency