Required skills

Required skills include

reading confirming and following information on written job instructions manufacturer specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

identifying hazards and applying safe work practices and risk control measures

communicating with appropriate persons

following oral instruction and standard procedures

applying numeracy calculations and measurements within the scope of this unit

accurately transferring dimensions to work pieces

planning and sequencing tasks

safely operating machines hand tools and power tools

setting up machines and tooling for basic operations

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

task planning and sequencing of operations

marking out tools techniques and media

common measurement tools and techniques

allowances and tolerances

common engineering materials

common hand tools and their applications

common fixed and portable power tools and their applications

common engineering machine operation

common workshop techniques such as hand and machine cutting drilling tapping grinding machining welding bending and shaping and assembly

workshop and machine safety hazard identification and hazard control

work holding methods

basic tooling identification

speeds and feeds

machine setup and operation

cutting fluids and basic operational maintenance of machines

assembly and fixing techniques tools and accessories

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 plan and safely and efficiently undertake the manufacture a simple item using a range of hand and power tools and workshop machinery

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

prepare a basic work plan

identify and prepare selected materials and equipment

apply manual workshop techniques using a range of hand and power tools

use common engineering workshop equipment and machinery to complete individual parts of a project

assemble the component parts of a given project using a range of joining techniques

complete work requirements to specification

follow WHS procedures and hazard control strategies at all times

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

Engineering processes and techniques

Fabrication equipment

Preparation of materials and equipment

Safe work practices and procedures

Standard operating procedures

Elements of the engineering project

Technical work activities