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Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings

Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings

Unit of competency
National Code
AURATA002
State Code
AXE62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030501 - Automotive Engineering
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to read, interpret and determine work task and material requirements from engineering drawings. It involves referring to engineering drawings of systems and components when fabricating, modifying and repairing vehicles or equipment. It applies to those working on agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Workplace instructions are used to determine job requirements
  • 1.2 Hazards are recognised and precautions are taken according to safety requirements
  • 1.3 Engineering drawings are sourced that relate to the vehicle or equipment being repaired, manufactured or modified
  • 1.4 Engineering drawings are checked to ensure they are current and include latest amendments
2. Read and interpret engineering drawings
  • 2.1 Symbols, codes, legends and diagrams in engineering drawings are identified and interpreted
  • 2.2 Technical information, material specifications, finishes, dimensions and tolerances are identified and interpreted
  • 2.3 Product, system and components represented by the drawing are identified and interpreted
3. Apply information from engineering drawings
  • 3.1 Information from vehicle and equipment engineering drawings is applied to assist in the fabrication, modification and repair of vehicle and equipment systems and components
  • 3.2 Specific customer and work task requirements are identified as required
  • 3.3 Manufacturing processes are identified from drawings, and materials are selected according to customer requirements and workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
  • 4.1 Work order is prepared according to engineering drawings and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Engineering drawings are stored and version control maintained according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF034 AURATA2002 Read and interpret engineering drawings Unit of competency