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Select heat treatment processes and test finished product

Select heat treatment processes and test finished product

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM06004
State Code
OAW60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to select the appropriate process to achieve the desired result, record and maintain heat treatment information, and test treated materials.Equipment used does not include drop and upset machinery, vacuum furnaces or rolling and extruding mill machinery.Where destructive and/or non-destructive testing is required units defining the appropriate skills and knowledge should also be selected.Where heat treatment is required appropriate heat treatment units should also be selected.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and tools are required, unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2 Select heat treatment process
  • 2.1 Determine appropriate heating processes and equipment suited to the metal composition and the effects of heat and cooling on that metal composition
  • 2.2 Determine heat treatment process to achieve specified result using reference material, metallurgist's report, and consultation with technical specialists or other appropriate personnel
  • 2.3 Enter selection into production documentation
3 Test material
  • 3.1 Prepare material for testing, as required
  • 3.2 Carry out destructive and/or non-destructive testing of material properties using appropriate testing equipment
  • 3.3 Identify any heat treatment faults and report, if appropriate
  • 3.4 Rectify heat treatment faults, where possible
  • 3.5 Record and maintain information relating to equipment, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5349 MEM06004B Select heat treatment processes and test finished product Unit of competency