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Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit
Knowledge as a basis for solving processing and material problems including
interpret technical drawings and specifications for tools
function of tool components and systems
function of clampingmountingancillary systems
tool operating principles and adjustments
impact of product design on tooling design
impact of tooling design on product
impact of tool design and material properties on productivity
impact of polymer and polymer compound properties on tool performance and product
the impact of different tool designs on product and productivity
the temperature effects on process and product
distinguish between types of tool designs required for different product types
fine tune and balance where appropriate the tooling
Evidence Required
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment will occur on industrial tools and will be undertaken in a worklike environment
Competence in this unit may be assessed
using appropriate industrial tools
by using a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios
through a combination of these techniques