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Select and organise mechatronic engineering material tests

Select and organise mechatronic engineering material tests

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23064
State Code
OEW53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to interpret design information for material and material test requirements, select appropriate tests and use the results to select appropriate materials for mechatronic engineering-related applications. Activities are generally performed as a member of a design and development team.Mechatronics is usually defined as the integration of mechanical, electronics, programming, electrical and fluid power in an engineering product. The skills and underpinning knowledge of mechatronics are common with general automation of processes, systems and services. The definition of mechatronics in this unit is broadened to include general automation.The unit applies to mechatronic engineering or related activities and is suitable for people giving technical support to production activities and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify classes and types of materials and test equipment
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.2 Relate material properties to common mechatronic-related methods and processes
  • 1.3 Identify common characteristics, faults or flaws in materials, components and product in engineering applications
  • 1.4 Identify engineering-related test methods for materials and components or product properties
  • 1.5 Identify specific industrial test standards or codes, calibration requirements, regulations and authorities related to selection of materials and products for mechatronic engineering applications
2. Identify and use sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment
  • 2.1 Review design information for material specifications and required material tests
  • 2.2 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials, materials tests and test calibration
  • 2.3 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on methods of testing of properties of materials
  • 2.4 Investigate and report on the use of relevant standards and codes
  • 2.5 Identify and use appropriate sources of information on safety data sheets (SDS)
3. Determine the properties of engineering materials
  • 3.1 Specify required materials tests and manage implementation of tests to ensure quality, safety and suitability for applications
  • 3.2 Ensure traceability of measurement standard
  • 3.3 Obtain test sheets and/or certificates for appropriate materials for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations
  • 3.4 Obtain appropriate SDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations
4. Determine suitable materials
  • 4.1 Select materials for use in given mechatronic engineering applications based on relevant test information
  • 4.2 Incorporate materials and components into mechatronic processes in accordance with design functional requirements
5. Report on and record outcomes
  • 5.1 Report and record materials selections against design functional requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations
  • 5.2 Include environmental impact and sustainability assessment
  • 5.3 Report and record materials tests and test sheets or certificates in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations, including appropriate calibration and traceability
  • 5.4 Report and record appropriate SDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations
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State Code National Code Title Type
WE923 MEM23064A Select and test mechatronic engineering materials Unit of competency