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

MEM08010 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manually finish/polish materials

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM08010 - Manually finish/polish materials
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to finish and polish materials using appropriate media and equipment. Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 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 is not intended to apply to touch-up finishing related to maintenance or assembly activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Surface finishing
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: Identify job materials and surface condition
  • Identify common metals, alloys and non-metals for finishing
       
Element: Identify common surface imperfections
       
Element: Select appropriate finishing/polishing procedure
  • Determine surface finish specifications and select appropriate finishing or polishing method/technique for the work requirements
       
Element: Select appropriate finishing or polishing equipment for the work material and work requirements
       
Element: Select appropriate media for work requirements
       
Element: Install and set up grinding and polishing devices according to standard operating procedures
  • Fit endless belt linishers
       
Element: Fit and dress grinding wheels and mops
       
Element: Install and set up polishing mops
       
Element: Grind, finish, brush and/or polish job
  • Identify hazards and implement risk control measures and procedures
       
Element: Finish job surface to specification according to SOPs
       

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.

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

pre-decorative and post decorative plating

jewellery production

component manufacture and machining

marine vessel construction

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

cast iron

steel

zinc and its alloys

copper

aluminium and its alloys

bronzes

sterling silver

gold

plastics

Common surface imperfections include one (1) or more of the following:

pitted surface

machining lines

scale

rust

Finish includes one (1) or more of the following:

brightness

texture

roughness comparison

Finishing/polishing equipment includes one (1) or more of the following:

endless belt grinders

table linishers

pedestal grinders and polishers

felt wheels

fabric mops and brushes with underhand and overhand techniques

flexible drive appliances

buffing compounds

cutting compounds

abrasive belts

Finishing/polishing media includes the following:

solid and liquid compositions containing alumina, silicon carbide, diamond dust, tripoli, calcium oxide and iron oxides

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

airborne dust inhalation

unsecured components

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) 
 
 
 
Identify common metals, alloys and non-metals for finishing 
 
Determine surface finish specifications and select appropriate finishing or polishing method/technique for the work requirements 
 
 
Fit endless belt linishers 
 
 
Identify hazards and implement risk control measures and procedures 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM08010 - Manually finish/polish materials
Assessment task 1: [title]

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM08010 - Manually finish/polish materials

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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