Required skills

Required skills include

interpreting features of object materials machinery and processes and parameters for rapid processes

advising clients based on discipline knowledge and OHS and regulatory standards

researching sustainability implications and current industrial rapid production techniques

determining OHS regulatory and risk management requirements

investigating measuring and considering options

modelling and calculating using appropriate software and validation techniques

designing components and process adaptations

communicating negotiating and reviewing with stakeholders and client throughout object development and manufacture

documenting process with drawings specifications and instructions and storing appropriate data files

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

technical and professional support services required to comply with ethical license legal and indemnity requirements

economic social and environmental implications of rapid processes

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

factors affecting prototype material machine and process selection

current developments in machine and process capabilities for direct and indirectly manufactured components or tools

machine data including

data digitising

reverse engineering

CAD and CAD files

CAD functions features and techniques related to RP

CAD model requirements for effective postprocessing and suitability for the rapid process

file formats STL

postprocessing

current developments in materials

materials for additive printing processes

materials for sprayed metal deposition

materials for rapid casting

other materials for example

thermoplastics for vacuum forming

materials for rapid machining and fabrication

documentation drawings specifications and instructions required process information and programming

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

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

coordinate small lot manufacture using RM processes

apply RM principles and processes

interpret features of objects materials machinery and processes and parameters for rapid processes

advise client based on discipline knowledge and OHS and regulatory standards

research sustainability implications and current industrial design techniques

determine OHS regulatory and risk management requirements

investigate and measure

model and calculate using appropriate software and validation techniques

generate and evaluate a range of solutions for feasibility against design criteria

communicate negotiate and review with stakeholders and client throughout process to obtain agreement on proposal and signoff on design

document design with drawings specifications and instructions and store appropriate data files

produce a batch quantity of objects

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 that is the candidate is not in productive work 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 its 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 able not only 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

RM applications

Rapid Prototyping (RP) applications

Rapid Tooling (RT) applications

OHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards and risk management requirements

Standards and codes

Sustainability