This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

select appropriate mechanical scientific principles to suit specific applications

select appropriate basic mechanical techniques and associated technologies software and hardware to suit specific applications

apply scientific principles to metal forming

apply and manipulating appropriate formulas for applications involving engineering calculations

applyappropriate calculations to engineering situations

refer solutions to the original aim of the application

quote solutions in appropriate units using appropriate significant figures

quote limitations of solutions due to assumptions scientific principles and techniques used

present solutions referring to the original aim of the application

Required knowledge

Competency includes sufficient knowledge of

metal formingand shaping principles as specified in the range statement

limitations of selected scientific principles

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the 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 apply metallurgy principles and practices Critical aspects for assessment and evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the elements performance criteria skills and knowledge A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors should gather sufficient fair valid reliable authentic and current evidence from a range of sources Sources of evidence may include direct observation reports from supervisors peers and colleagues project work samples organisation records and questioning

Relationship to other units

This unit may be assessed concurrently with other relevant units

Assessment method and context

Assessment should not require language literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit

The assessee will have access to all techniques procedures information resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplaceThe method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of assessment

Resource implications

This section should be read in conjunction with the range of variables for this unit of competency Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of case studiesscenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

Codes of practice

Sources of information

Scientific techniques and principles

Plastic deformation of metals

Lubrication of metal surfaces

Principles and methods of Rolling

Principles and methods of Forging

Principles and methods of Extrusion

Principles and methods of Wire Drawing

Principles and methods of Tube Manufacture

Principles and methods of Sheet Metal forming, deep drawing and pressing

Principles and methods of Powder metallurgy