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Undertake a basic engineering project

Undertake a basic engineering project

Unit of competency
National Code
MEMPE006
State Code
OET77
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
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge to plan and undertake a basic engineering project which can be completed in an institutional environment. Included in this unit is the opportunity to use a basic computer-aided drafting (CAD) system to produce engineering type drawings. The drawings produced have to be fit for purpose but do not necessarily need to conform to drawing standard, including AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles.This unit describes entry-level skills and knowledge in preparation for employment within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development takes place under direct supervision.It is not to be used in a traineeship or apprenticeship training program or associated qualifications. It is only to be used in pre-employment programs and carries no credit towards apprenticeship/trade and other qualification types in manufacturing and engineering.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research engineering materials and components
  • 1.1 Determine the uses of engineering materials and their comparative advantages
  • 1.2 Determine commonly available shapes of metal materials
  • 1.3 Determine methods used to join metal pieces and their comparative advantages
  • 1.4 Determine the types of plain and anti-friction bearings and their comparative advantages. including type of materials, used in machines
2. Develop a metals-based project
  • 2.1 Research and decide on a realistic project that can be completed in the available time
  • 2.2 Determine the types and quantities of material and components required for the project based on project scope
  • 2.3 Gain approval for the project in accordance with procedures
3. Determine drawing requirements
  • 3.1 Research engineering drawing practices and their application
  • 3.2 Decide how drawings will be produced based on project scope and available equipment
  • 3.3 Decide on appropriate dimensioning methods for the drawings produced
  • 3.4 Decide on methods and conventions for naming and saving new or modified drawings
4. Create project documentation
  • 4.1 Produce drawings of the completed project using manual or digital techniques
  • 4.2 Produce accurate drawings of the individual project components
  • 4.3 Review drawings, seek feedback from relevant people and make required modifications
  • 4.4 Produce a complete and accurate items and materials list using digital technology
5. Plan the manufacture of the product
  • 5.1 Determine the machines, tools and equipment required
  • 5.2 Determine the sequence of individual component manufacture and measures needed to protect manufactured components from damage
  • 5.3 Develop a plan for the assembly of the project
  • 5.4 Get advice and approval for the plan from relevant people
6. Manufacture the product
  • 6.1 Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures
  • 6.2 Follow safe working practices and procedures
  • 6.3 Manufacture and store components and acquire stock components according to the developed plan
  • 6.4 Assemble product according to the developed and approved plan
  • 6.5 Check for conformance to requirements throughout the manufacture and assembly process
  • 6.6 Submit the project for final endorsement
7. Complete work requirements
  • 7.1 Clear work area of waste and clean according to requirements
  • 7.2 Maintain and/or store machines, tools and equipment according to instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI703 MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIV9 MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways Qualification