Assessor Resource

MEMPE007A
Pull apart and re-assemble engineering mechanisms

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 conjunction with 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 could be integrated with the work in the project unit, MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project, and skills developed when required by the project. It would certainly be integrated with the development of skills for the unit MEM18001B Use hand tools and could be used to enhance the research learning about components in the project unit.

This unit of competency involves pulling apart engineering mechanisms, such as small compressors, small two and four stroke engines, industrial gear boxes, mechanical winches, or any mechanism made up of a number of components, determining the types and quantity of components in the mechanism, and re-assembling the mechanism.

The mechanisms must have an associated maintenance/instruction manual for the learner to reference.

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 safely use engineering tools and equipment to pull engineering mechanisms apart, record information about the components and put the mechanism back together again.

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

identify and follow a sequence of work

prepare for pulling a mechanism apart

pull a mechanism apart

record information

use measuring equipment as required

re-assemble an engineering mechanism

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 disassembly and re-assembly of an engineering mechanism.

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 working on engineering mechanisms.

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

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills include:

preparing a job plan

preparing for disassembly

performing disassembly

identifying components

performing re-assembly

using measuring equipment as required

cleaning and storing equipment appropriately

applying safe working practices

using and applying personal protective equipment

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

safe working procedures

non-destructive methods for marking components

basic disassembly techniques

use and care of tools

types of tools and machines used to pull components apart

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.

Mechanism

A mechanism is any piece of equipment, plant or machinery made up of a number of engineering components. The mechanism should be of a size that can be safely handled by the students and may include but are not limited to:

small compressors

small two and four stroke engines

industrial gear boxes

mechanical winches

Measuring equipment

Measuring equipment may include but is not limited to:

micrometers

vernier scaled measuring devices

rules

calipers

gauges

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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 by inspecting the mechanism, associated manual and other relevant materials, in consultation with an instructor/teacher/trainer 
Identify required tools and machines in accordance with job requirements 
Prepare a job/project plan showing tools and machines to be used and an appropriate sequence of operations 
Confirm plan with instructor 
Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Clear the work area 
Obtain appropriate tools and equipment 
Follow safe working practices 
Pull the mechanism apart marking components to aid correct re-assembly 
Identify and record the name and quantity of each component 
Use measuring equipment as required 
Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Follow safe working practices 
Re-assemble the mechanism following markings and associated manual 
Use measuring equipment as required 
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

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Assessment Record Sheet

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