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Perform lathe operations

Perform lathe operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM07006
State Code
OAW46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030707 - Metal Fitting, Turning And MacHining
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in performing machining operations on a lathe to produce components to required tolerances and specifications using all types of accessories.Skills covered by this unit are generally applied in occupational and work situations associated with trade-level fitting and machining work.This unit does not cover turning of multi-start threads or use of taper turning attachment, copy turning attachment or multi-start threads.Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.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, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to undertake work
  • 2.1 Determine sequence of operation
  • 2.2 Select tooling, using International Standard Organisation (ISO) standards or according to SOPs, to produce component to specification
  • 2.3 Set up job using appropriate measuring instruments
3 Perform turning operations
  • 3.1 Calculate speeds and feeds
  • 3.2 Set up machine, changing gears and speed using a lead screw and appropriate mathematical techniques and reference material
  • 3.3 Use the full range of accessories on a centre lathe
  • 3.4 Perform turning operations to specification
4 Check components
  • 4.1 Check components for compliance with specifications
  • 4.2 Rectify non-compliant product in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA648 MEM07006C Perform lathe operations Unit of competency