Required skills

Required skills include

determining technologies parameters and context of tooling applications

investigating sustainability implications of tooling and rapid tooling processes

reviewing features and functions of rapid tooling processes including assessing

compliance of tooling with tool design

suitability of materials and equipment used in a rapid tooling process

efficiency of selected rapid tooling processes against other tool manufacturing processes including costbenefit analysis of alternative methods of rapid tooling where applicable

skill and training requirements of the applicable rapid tooling processes

identifying and evaluating rapid tooling control systems and software

selecting and using appropriate analysis techniques and software for evaluation of rapid tooling processes

identifying relevant WHS regulatory and risk management compliance requirements for rapid tooling applications

assessing software facilities services plant and materials for suitability to rapid tooling applications

applying systems thinking continuous improvement and constraint and contingency management to evaluation of rapid tooling processes

reporting and documenting results of scoping principles and techniques identification and evaluation of systems layouts programs and flow charts

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

features and functions of additive rapid tooling processes including

D printing DP

stereolithography SLA

selective laser sintering SLS

electron beam melting EBM

fused deposition modelling FDM and direct metal deposition DMD

casting patternless and rapid pattern processes

vacuum forming

rapid prototyping machines

metal spray deposition

materials for additive printing processes

materials for sprayed metal deposition

materials for rapid casting

other materials including

thermoplastics for vacuum forming

materials for rapid machining and fabrication

tool features and functions such as

functional requirements

punches and dies

cavity shapes

clearances and drafts

heat treatment options

surface finishing

tool component assembly location and security

CAD design and modelling techniques to suit rapid tooling materials machines and processes

sustainability implications of rapid tooling and rapid processes

typical advantages and disadvantages of rapid tooling compared to alternative or traditional system costings

sources of support including technical and professional assistance

rapid tooling software principles and applications

WHS regulatory and risk management requirements

typical facilities services plant required for rapid tooling

systems thinking continuous improvement constraint and contingency management and comparative supply chain performance

WHS and regulatory requirements codes of practice standards risk management and registration requirements

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 evaluate rapid tooling applications for safety economy and fitness for purpose

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

review features and functions of rapid tooling processes and the fitness for purpose of tooling produced

evaluate rapid tooling processes for efficiency and costbenefit against alternative tool manufacturing techniques

select appropriate analysis principles techniques and software

identify and assess compliance against relevant WHS and regulatory requirements risk management and organisational procedures

report and document results

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

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 may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

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

Context of rapid tooling processes

Standards and codes

Appropriate technical and professional assistance

Sustainability

Continuous improvement implementation

Constraints and contingencies