Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set up, adjust and test assembly stations according to defined procedures, it also includes routine maintenance of the equipment.
Where the assembly station involves manual production assembly unit MEM03001 Perform manual production assembly should also be selected.
Where the assembly station involves the assembly of sheet and plate unit MEM03003 Perform sheet and plate assembly should also be selected.
Where the assembly station involves the assembly of electrical and/or electronic components in a production environment unit MEM03004 Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production) should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of machine setting skills is required unit MEM07003 Perform routine machine setting and unit MEM07004 Perform complex machine setting, should also be selected as appropriate.
Where the setting of automated assembly processes is required unit MEM07040 Set multistage integrated processes should also 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 engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of powered tools for hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 2
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Select and use a range of hand tools and equipment | 2.1 | Use hand tools and equipment for setting assembly stations in a safe manner, according to instructions and procedures |
3 | Set assembly stations | 3.1 | Set up assembly stations for a range of processes and operations according to defined procedures |
3.2 | Observe and implement safe work practices | ||
3.3 | Adjust assembly stations to specifications and operational requirements | ||
3.4 | Test assembly stations for correct operation | ||
4 | Maintain equipment | 4.1 | Carry out routine maintenance according to SOPs |
4.2 | Identify and change worn or damaged components | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
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. | |
Set up includes one (1) or more of the following: | jigs fixtures die sets store and tooling |
Processes and operations include (1) one or more of the following: | riveting pressing screwing tensioning gluing identification numbering or hot stamping of components and assembles |
Competency Field
Assembly