- MEM18015B - Maintain tools and dies
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MEM18015B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain tools and dies
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | MEM18015B - Maintain tools and dies |
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| Description | This unit covers identifying and analysing defects in tooling, disassembling and assessing tooling components, manufacturing or repairing tooling components to conform to specifications, and assembling tooling components. Potential production/maintenance problems are also identified. The tooling being maintained may include press tools, plastic moulds, forging dies, die casting or jigs and fixtures and gauges etc. requiring precision repair. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | This standard may be applied in a tool room situation which involves a great deal of autonomy based on a sound knowledge of the operation of production tooling.The tooling being maintained may include any of the following: press tools, plastic moulds, forging dies, die casting, or jigs and fixtures, gauges etc. requiring precision repair. A normal range of tool room equipment would be used which may include lathes, mills, grinders, hand and power tools used for precision work.For simple maintenance not requiring precision repair, see Unit MEM18006C (Repair fit engineering components).Band: AUnit Weight: 4 | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Path 1MEM06007B Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing MEM07005C Perform general machining MEM07006C Perform lathe operations MEM07007C Perform milling operations MEM07008D Perform grinding operations MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements MEM18001C Use hand tools MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations MEM18003C Use tools for precision work MEM18006C Repair and fit engineering components MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
| Competency Field | Maintenance and diagnostics | ||
| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Element: Identify and analyse defects in tooling |
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| Element: Disassemble and assess tooling components |
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| Element: Obtain and prepare replacement materials |
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| Element: Manufacture/repair tooling components |
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| Element: Assemble tooling components |
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| Element: Measure production components |
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| Element: Identify potential production/maintenance problems |
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Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to maintain tool and dies. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with tool and die maintenance or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. |
Method of assessment | Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. |
Guidance information for assessment | |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: obtaining all relevant information with respect to defective tooling examining the defective tooling for breakage, wear, etc. preparing a sequential plan for the repair/maintenance of the defective tooling and documenting the plan disassembling the defective tooling in accordance with acceptable tool making techniques and procedures obtaining all relevant drawings, specifications and sample products/components marking worn/damaged components for repair or replacement testing tooling components for hardness obtaining the appropriate materials for manufacture of replacement tooling components using the appropriate hand and hand held power tools to fashion/manufacture tooling components to specification utilise sample components or sections to test the tooling components being manufactured shaping and producing the tooling components to specifications using appropriate machines and machining processes assembling and fitting all tooling components to specification using acceptable tool making techniques and procedures checking the first-off component/product using appropriate precision instruments for conformance to specification recording the conditions that lead to the failure of the given set of tooling initiating design modifications/alterations to rectify recurring faults or failure |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: common tooling defects from a range of sample products/components the probable causes of tooling failure the reasons for selecting the probable causes of tooling failure the reasons for establishing a sequential plan for the repair/maintenance of defective tooling the procedures for documented plans for the repair/ maintenance of defective tooling the procedures for disassembling defective tooling the specifications of all tooling components the precision instruments to be used to check tooling components for conformance to specification the reasons for selecting the chosen precision instruments the procedures for identifying worn/damaged tooling components for repair or replacement the reasons for deciding to repair or replace worn/damaged components the appropriate materials for each component of the tooling to be replaced the required physical properties of the tooling to be replaced the reasons for selecting the chosen materials in terms of: strength, durability, component finish, heat treatment requirement, and availability the procedures for hardness testing materials the procedures for obtaining tooling materials the hand and hand held power tools to be used to fashion/manufacture the required tooling components the reasons for selecting the chosen hand and hand held power tools the appropriate machines and machining processes to shape/produce the required tooling components the reasons for selecting the chosen machines and machining processes the effect of machining parameters on the surface finish and tolerances achievable from machining processes the machining parameters appropriate to given machining tasks and specifications the reasons for selecting the chosen machining parameters the reasons for heat treating the tool steel in accordance with heat treatment procedures and specifications the heat treatment of tooling components initiated the heat treatment requirements of a range of given tool steels to achieve specified hardness the procedures for heat treating tool steels the procedures for initiating the heat treatment of tool steels the procedures for fitting/assembling the tooling components the precautions to be taken when fitting/assembling tooling components the appropriate precision instruments for checking the components produced the specifications of the finished product the common causes of tooling failure the procedures for documenting tooling failures the conditions leading to the failure of a given set of tooling the reasons for selecting the chosen mode of failure previous faults with the given set of tooling any commonalities of causes of failures or trends/events associated with tooling failure appropriate proposed solutions for a range of recurrent faults that may occur in tooling the reasons for selecting the chosen solutions the procedures for initiating modifications/alterations to tooling design |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
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 |
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| Defects are determined from any of: production components produced, production reports or tool inspections. | |||
| Sequence of maintenance operations is planned. | |||
| Tooling is disassembled, and condition of components against prints, drawings, manufacturers' drawings etc. is assessed. | |||
| Worn/damaged parts are replaced/reconditioned. | |||
| Materials are obtained to meet tooling requirements. | |||
| Appropriate hand and hand held power tools are selected and used. | |||
| Appropriate machining process is chosen from a range of standard tool room machines. | |||
| Machining parameters are set to produce components to specification. | |||
| Where appropriate, heat treatment is initiated according to specification. | |||
| Using acceptable tool making techniques and procedures, tooling components are checked and assembled correctly in conformance with specifications. | |||
| Production components are checked with precision instruments to ensure conformance to specifications as required. | |||
| Conditions leading to tooling failure are identified and recorded. | |||
| Recurrent faults are identified and solutions are initiated. |
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