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

MEM07029 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM07029 - Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare, grind, check and reassemble production tooling and applies to the routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools/cutters in a production machining environment. Where machine setting is required unit MEM07003 Perform routine machine setting should also be selected.Where more advanced tool and cutter grinding operations is required unit MEM07010 Perform tool and cutter grinding operations should be selected.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.This unit should not be selected when unit MEM07010 Perform tool and cutter grinding operations has already been 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 Machine and process operations
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, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Prepare for tool and cutter grinding
  • Disassemble production tooling, as required to facilitate sharpening in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Select tool and cutter grinding wheels, balance and dress in accordance with job instructions
       
Element: Mount fixtures or locating tools/cutters to be sharpened in accordance with procedures
       
Element: Set up machine and perform tool and cutter grinding
  • Mount tools and cutters to be sharpened in predetermined fixtures
       
Element: Sharpen tools and cutters in accordance with defined procedures
       
Element: Check tools/cutters for conformance to specification
  • Inspect, check and measure tools/cutters for conformance to specifications
       
Element: Inspect, check and measure assembled tooling for conformance to specifications
       
Element: Reassemble production tooling and install inserts in accordance with job instructions
       

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, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Production tooling includes one (1) or more of the following:

inserted boring bars

face cutters

gear cutters

grinding machines and accessories

Grinding wheel properties include one (1) or more of the following:

cup, dish and diamond

grain size of abrasive particles

grade or strength of bond

structure of grain spacing

Fixtures/equipment include one (1) or more of the following:

clamps

vices

magnetic chucks

indicator pawls

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) 
 
 
 
Disassemble production tooling, as required to facilitate sharpening in accordance with SOPs 
 
 
Mount tools and cutters to be sharpened in predetermined fixtures 
 
Inspect, check and measure tools/cutters for conformance to specifications 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM07029 - Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters
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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM07029 - Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters

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