Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM04008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM04008 - Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to fettle, trim and assess quality of metal castings/forgings in production and jobbing environments.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required Unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required Unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Casting and moulding
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
       
Element: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings/sketches, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Locate and arrange correct mouldings and/or castings/forgings for efficient processing
       
Element: Observe safety requirements
  • Handle castings/forgings using manual or mechanical handling methods appropriate to the task
       
Element: Store and position castings/forgings in a safe manner
       
Element: Identify excess material for removal
  • Remove casting from mould and/or sand media from casting as required
       
Element: Check visually castings/forgings as suitable for further processing, and identify excess metal according to procedures
       
Element: Select correct tools and equipment
  • Select cleaning method appropriate to casting and job requirements
       
Element: Set and use rumbling/shot blast/sand blast equipment to specification and in accordance with SOPs, as required
       
Element: Select and use appropriate hand tools for the given task
       
Element: Select and use appropriate power tools and accessories for the given task
       
Element: Remove excess material
  • Remove excess metal (e.g. runners, risers and flashing) using methods and equipment appropriate to the task
       
Element: Identify excess metal suitable for recycling according to SOPs
       
Element: Identify and isolate excess metallic materials according to SOPs
       
Element: Quality assess castings/forgings
  • Check visually castings/forgings for conformance with specifications
       
Element: Reject or set aside and identify for further consideration or remedial action non-conforming castings/forgings
       
Element: Report/record faults according to SOPs, as required
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Hand tools include one (1) or more of the following:

files

chisels

hammers

other dedicated tools for fettling and trimming

Power tools include one (1) or more of the following:

saws

croppers

grinding disks/belts (including grades)

swing grinders

pedestal grinders

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
 
Handle castings/forgings using manual or mechanical handling methods appropriate to the task 
 
Remove casting from mould and/or sand media from casting as required 
 
Select cleaning method appropriate to casting and job requirements 
 
 
 
Remove excess metal (e.g. runners, risers and flashing) using methods and equipment appropriate to the task 
 
 
Check visually castings/forgings for conformance with specifications 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM04008 - Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings
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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM04008 - Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings

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