MEM04012
Assemble plated patterns


Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assemble all types of plated patterns using a range of materials. It covers the manufacture (when appropriate) and mounting of runner systems.

Where the manufacture of polymer-plated patterns is required unit MEM04011 Produce polymer patterns should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of cast aluminium plates is required unit MEM04014 Develop and manufacture production patterns should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of precision measurement is required unit MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of machining competencies is required applicable units should also be selected.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Band: A

Unit Weight: 8


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, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Inspect and layout patterns

2.1

Inspect pattern to ensure dimensions and surface finish conforms to specifications

2.2

Lay out pattern and runner system to specifications from drawings, sketches or verbal instructions

2.3

Align pattern in an appropriate manner

3

Mount pattern on plates

3.1

Attach cope and drag patterns/double sided match plate patterns to pattern plate/s according to specification

3.2

Inspect cope and drag patterns/double sided match plate patterns for security and alignment

4

Mount runner system

4.1

Adjust volume of runner system to conform to specifications

4.2

Attach runner components pattern plates to specification using appropriate fixing and joining techniques

5

Inspect plated pattern assembly

5.1

Inspect surface and mouldability of plated pattern assembly for compliance with specifications

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.

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

timber

timber composite

metal

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

measurement

dowels


Competency Field

Casting and moulding