Unit of competency Outline

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Select metal forming process

Select metal forming process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM48015
State Code
OEW22
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency defines the knowledge and skills required to select the appropriate metal forming process for an application. It requires using metallurgical principles and techniques to select a process which is appropriate for the required product end use and the metal(s) to be used.It applies to technicians who are required to recommend a metal forming process for making a metal product.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 Identify job requirements from specifications
2. Confirm requirements
  • 2.1 Communicate with stakeholders regarding technical and aesthetic specification
  • 2.2 Identify process constraints including timelines and cost
  • 2.3 Identify any special requirements of product or process
  • 2.4 Confirm product and process requirements with stakeholders
3. Shortlist possible forming processes
  • 3.1 Identify forming processes to suit the application
  • 3.2 Discuss suitability of different processes with stakeholders
  • 3.3 Guide stakeholders to determine relative benefits of individual processes
  • 3.4 Clarify conflicts of information and benefits that arise
4. Select metal forming process
  • 4.1 Select the most appropriate process for the application
  • 4.2 Explain reasons for selecting process to stakeholders
  • 4.3 Clarify any unresolved areas
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9059 MSATCM504A Select metal forming process Unit of competency