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

MEM04020 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise individual ferrous melting and casting operation

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM04020 - Supervise individual ferrous melting and casting operation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required by a foundry tradesperson to supervise ferrous melting and casting operations in a foundry to ensure specifications are met and safety procedures maintained. This work is performed under the overall direction of a metallurgist. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit 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: Control hazards
  • Identify hazards in the metal melting/pouring process
  • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • Implement procedures to control those hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
       
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, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Identify specifications for required casting
  • Identify required material specification and mould requirements
       
Element: Identify any special melting and casting requirements for the job
       
Element: Identify safety procedures for the required melting and casting operation
       
Element: Identify and follow regulations and codes of practice relevant to foundry and individual melting, pouring and casting operation
       
Element: Verify metal charges to melting
  • Select required components to give the required metal specification
       
Element: Calculate required charge of each component
       
Element: Recommend changes and/or additions to the charge
       
Element: Monitor the preparation of the charge, including checking for contaminants
       
Element: Monitor furnace operation
  • Check that the furnace is in good operational condition and that appropriate lining is present
       
Element: Organise for maintenance and repairs as required
       
Element: Identify metal or alloy specification for required casting
       
Element: Monitor a melt to ensure the product meets specification
       
Element: Monitor pouring of molten metal
  • Check pouring area is secure and that all non-essential personnel are excluded
       
Element: Check all members of the pouring crew are wearing appropriate PPE
       
Element: Ensure escape routes are known in advance by all members of the pouring crew
       
Element: Check emergency pour out pit is operational and other safety measures are in place
       
Element: Ensure moulds are ready to receive liquid metal, ensure access ways and pouring ways are clear, and that there are appropriate spaces between each mould
       
Element: Check pouring is undertaken at correct temperature and in efficient order
       
Element: Ensure pouring basin and moulds are ready to receive liquid metal
       
Element: Take required samples for analysis
  • Identify hazards in the metal melting/pouring process
       
Element: Assess the risks arising from those hazards
       
Element: Implement procedures to control those hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
       

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.

Moulds include one (1) or more of the following:

sand

die

investment

Contaminants include one (1) or more of the following:

non-specified metal

rubber

grease

water

paint and non-metallics

closed containers or pipes

pressure containers, including aerosols

Material specification includes one (1) or more of the following:

ferrous metals

ferrous alloys

contaminants

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
Identify hazards in the metal melting/pouring process 
Assess the risks arising from those hazards 
Implement procedures to control those hazards in line with procedures and duty of care 
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
Identify required material specification and mould requirements 
 
 
 
Select required components to give the required metal specification 
 
 
 
Check that the furnace is in good operational condition and that appropriate lining is present 
 
 
 
Check pouring area is secure and that all non-essential personnel are excluded 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identify hazards in the metal melting/pouring process 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM04020 - Supervise individual ferrous melting and casting operation
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