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Develop and manufacture vacuum forming moulds and associated equipment

Develop and manufacture vacuum forming moulds and associated equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM04042
State Code
OEX16
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
030713 - Metal Casting And Patternmaking
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to develop and manufacture vacuum forming moulds and associated equipment.Where the assembly of plated patterns is required, unit MEM04039 Assemble plated patterns should also be selected.Where the manufacture of production patterns is required, unit MEM04041 Develop and manufacture production patterns should also be selected.Where the selection and use of precision measurement is required, unit MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be selected.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
2. Develop and mark out pattern for vacuum forming
  • 2.1 Apply vacuum forming processes to determine the design of vacuum forming moulds and construct associated equipment
  • 2.2 Select appropriate material to meet specifications
  • 2.3 Calculate pattern parameters, taking into account plastic sheet thickness and shrinkage
  • 2.4 Mark out vacuum forming pattern, showing size and position of air evacuation and of the moulded form
3. Manufacture pattern for vacuum forming
  • 3.1 Select and use appropriate machines and machining process to shape and produce vacuum forming pattern to specifications
  • 3.2 Select and use hand and hand-held power tools to fashion and manufacture vacuum forming patterns to specifications
  • 3.3 Check constructed vacuum forming pattern meets specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAX22 MEM04015 Develop and manufacture vacuum forming moulds and associated equipment Unit of competency