Assessor Resource

MEMPE001A
Use engineering workshop machines

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit is designed for use in a pre-employment skills introduction program and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development will take place under direct supervision.

This unit 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.

This unit should be integrated with the work in the project unit, MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project, and skills developed when required by the project.

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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Required skills include:

preparing a job plan

preparing for machining

performing machining

calculating speeds and feeds

using measuring equipment as required

appropriately cleaning and storing of equipment

applying safe working practices

using and applying personal protective equipment

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

safe machine operation procedures

material and equipment preparation requirements

basic marking out techniques

use and care of measuring tools

types of machines for cutting, grinding, drilling, turning and milling

work and tool holding methods for each machine

safe working practices

use and application of personal protective equipment

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify job requirements from drawings or other relevant materials in consultation with an instructor/teacher/trainer 
Identify appropriate machines in accordance with job requirements 
Identify appropriate tooling in accordance with job requirements 
Calculate cutting speeds and feeds 
Prepare a job/project plan showing machines, tooling, cutting speeds and feeds and an appropriate sequence of operations 
Confirm plan with instructor 
Obtain appropriate tooling and materials 
Set up tools and materials as required 
Set speeds and feeds 
Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Follow safe machining practices 
Machine materials to job requirements 
Use measuring equipment as required 
Store completed work in a manner which will prevent/minimise potential damage 
Clear work area of waste and clean according to requirements 
Maintain and/or store machines, tools and equipment according to instructions 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEMPE001A - Use engineering workshop machines
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