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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. |
Codes of practice | Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, it is expected the latest version will be used. |
Sources of information | Reference texts Manufacturers' catalogues and industrial magazines Websites Use of phone, email and fax information gathering |
Scientific techniques and principles | Metal forming and shaping |
Plastic deformation of metals | Revisions of the structural nature of plastic deformation of metals Hot and cold working and recrystallisation. Revision of material on strength and ductility test parameters. Yielding and associatied phenomena, analysis of the complexes of stresses present in metal deformation. |
Lubrication of metal surfaces | Types of lubrication Analysis of metal forming lubrication conditions Typical lubricants used |
Principles and methods of Rolling | Each of these topics should include knowledge of: the physical and mechanical principles of the deformation process industrial practices equipment and process design; typical products defects, advantages and disadvantages. |
Principles and methods of Forging | Each of these topics should include knowledge of: the physical and mechanical principles of the deformation process industrial practices equipment and process design; typical products defects, advantages and disadvantages. |
Principles and methods of Extrusion | Each of these topics should include knowledge of: the physical and mechanical principles of the deformation process industrial practices equipment and process design; typical products defects, advantages and disadvantages. |
Principles and methods of Wire Drawing | Each of these topics should include knowledge of: the physical and mechanical principles of the deformation process industrial practices equipment and process design; typical products defects, advantages and disadvantages. |
Principles and methods of Tube Manufacture | Each of these topics should include knowledge of: the physical and mechanical principles of the deformation process industrial practices equipment and process design; typical products defects, advantages and disadvantages. |
Principles and methods of Sheet Metal forming, deep drawing and pressing | Each of these topics should include knowledge of: the physical and mechanical principles of the deformation process industrial practices equipment and process design; typical products defects, advantages and disadvantages. |
Principles and methods of Powder metallurgy | Each of these topics should include knowledge of: the physical and mechanical principles of the deformation process industrial practices equipment and process design; typical products defects, advantages and disadvantages. |