Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out prescribed chemical analysis and mechanical (destructive) tests on foundry-related materials and compare the results against predetermined specifications. It also includes the conducting of optical emission spectroscopy (OES) testing, but not the conducting of any other tests. This work is performed under the overall direction of a metallurgist.
The foundry tradesperson may be required to draw some conclusions from the results of the specified tests regarding whether an adjustment is required within their skills and knowledge to casting or melting procedures or whether to consult on the results with a metallurgist or other authority according to standard procedures.
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 tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: B
Unit Weight: 4
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 appropriate testing procedures/ standards | 2.1 | Identify the need and relevant test and testing standard from prescribed range of tests and testing standards |
2.2 | Arrange for external testing if appropriate | ||
2.3 | Identify appropriate and certified laboratory and test equipment | ||
2.4 | Select appropriate procedures/standards for the requirements of the test | ||
2.5 | Prepare sample according to appropriate procedures | ||
3 | Undertake prescribed tests | 3.1 | Check that the sample or casting has been prepared as required by the test method |
3.2 | Prepare sample or casting | ||
3.3 | Prepare instrument as required by procedures | ||
3.4 | Test sample or casting | ||
3.5 | Record and check test results and repeat test results if required | ||
4 | Arrange other tests | 4.1 | Identify need for tests not covered by this unit |
4.2 | Arrange for internal or external test according to standard enterprise procedures | ||
5 | Report result of tests | 5.1 | Identify reporting requirements |
5.2 | Source externally conducted test results from provider | ||
5.3 | Determine implications of test results for process or product | ||
5.4 | Undertake or recommend actions to be taken based on test results and enterprise procedures | ||
5.5 | Prepare and circulate report in accordance with enterprise requirements | ||
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. | |
Prescribed range of tests include testing one (1) or more of the following: | tensile strength compressive strength elongation area reduction yield stress yield point proof stress Young's modulus elastic/plastic region and deformation viscoelastic deformation |
Other tests include one (1) or more of the following: | fatigue/flex testing creep testing strain test and measurement static shear and bend test ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS) spectrophotometry infrared spectroscopy (IR) gas chromatography (GC) X-ray fluorescence (XRF) flame photometry atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) scanning electron microscopy (SEM) |
Prepare sample includes one (1) or more of the following: | representative sub-samples have been taken samples are ground and milled the sample is ready for the test |
Prepare instrument includes one (1) or more of the following: | checking calibration ensuring the availability of required consumables curve generation where OES test is required setting machine conditions checking machine function |
Materials for mechanical tests include one (1) or more of the following: | metals polymer-based materials other solid materials on which mechanical testing is relevant |
Competency Field
Casting and moulding