Unit of competency Outline

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Use engineering workshop machines

Use engineering workshop machines

Unit of competency
National Code
MEMPE001A
State Code
WI698
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/03/2014
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency involves setting up and machining components using lathes and other machines, such as milling machines, cut off saws, pedestal grinders and fixed position drilling machines. Tooling might need to be re-sharpened but not ground up from a blank.The settings for the machines will be calculated by the learner from given formulas, surface speeds and feed rates.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare a job plan
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements from drawings or other relevant materials in consultation with an instructor/teacher/trainer
  • 1.2 Identify appropriate machines in accordance with job requirements
  • 1.3 Identify appropriate tooling in accordance with job requirements
  • 1.4 Calculate cutting speeds and feeds
  • 1.5 Prepare a job/project plan showing machines, tooling, cutting speeds and feeds and an appropriate sequence of operations
  • 1.6 Confirm plan with instructor
2 Prepare for machining
  • 2.1 Obtain appropriate tooling and materials
  • 2.2 Set up tools and materials as required
  • 2.3 Set speeds and feeds
3 Perform machining operations
  • 3.1 Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 3.2 Follow safe machining practices
  • 3.3 Machine materials to job requirements
  • 3.4 Use measuring equipment as required
  • 3.5 Store completed work in a manner which will prevent/minimise potential damage
4 Complete work requirements
  • 4.1 Clear work area of waste and clean according to requirements
  • 4.2 Maintain and/or store machines, tools and equipment according to instructions
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Other relevant materials
Other relevant materials may include but are not limited to:
drawings
sketches
job instructions
schematics
diagrams
technical manuals

Appropriate machines
Appropriate machines may include but are not limited to:
milling machines
cut off saws
pedestal grinders
fixed position drilling machines
computer controlled machines

Measuring equipment
Measuring equipment may include but is not limited to:
micrometers
vernier scaled measuring devices
rules
calipers
gauges
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials and use engineering workshop machines to produce engineering components.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can:
work safely
prepare job plans
prepare for machining
perform machining
calculate speeds and feeds
use measuring equipment as required
clean and store equipment as instructed.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in a learning institution.
Assessment must cover the successful use of a lathe and other relevant workshop machines.
The skills covered by this unit would usually be demonstrated by an individual working alone under direct supervision.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, hand tools, machine operation, recording and reporting associated with using workshop machines.

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment should be in conjunction with assessment of the project unit and other units integrated into the project.

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OET74 MEMPE001 Use engineering workshop machines Unit of competency