Application
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson – Mechanical apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in non-computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Where high level production machining applications are undertaken unit MEM07041 Perform production machining should be selected.
Where set-up and operation of electro-discharge machines (EDM) is required unit MEM07014 Perform electro-discharge machining (EDM) operations should also be selected.
Where machining is undertaken without undertaking any set up, including mounting of tools, setting of speeds, feeds and other operational parameters unit MEM07024 Operate and monitor machine and process and unit MEM07025 Perform advanced machine and process operation, should be selected as appropriate.
Where the selection and use of precision measurement is required unit MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be selected.
Where substantial marking out is required unit MEM12006 Mark off/out (general engineering) 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.
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 | Determine sequence of operations | 2.1 | Determine sequence of operations to meet job specifications |
2.2 | Select appropriate material and establish datum, as required | ||
3 | Select and mount tools | 3.1 | Select appropriate tools for job, sharpen and shape, as required |
3.2 | Mount and position tools to meet requirements | ||
4 | Perform machining operations | 4.1 | Transfer dimensions to determine machining parameters |
4.2 | Set machining parameters to meet job requirements and maximise tool life | ||
4.3 | Ensure work is securely held to avoid damage to product, and meet safety requirements | ||
4.4 | Perform machining to produce product to meet specifications | ||
4.5 | Carry out routine maintenance and adjustments, as required | ||
5 | Check components | 5.1 | Check components for compliance with specifications |
5.2 | Rectify non-compliant product in accordance with SOPs as required | ||
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. | |
Operations include one (1) or more of the following: | parallel cutting slotting planing drilling knurling cutting flats non-precision surface grinding operations |
Materials include one (1) or more of the following: | ferrous non-ferrous |
Measuring instruments include one (1) or more of the following: | micrometres vernier calipers calipers steel rules dividers scribers |
Tools include the following: | cutting tools tool holders |
Machining parameters include one (1) or more of the following: | speeds feeds stops coolant and cutting lubricants |
Machines include one (1) or more of the following: | lathes mills planers shapers slotters surface grinder |
Maintenance and adjustments include one (1) or more of the following: | machining parameters slide and collar adjustment cleaning and lubrication |
Competency Field
Machine and process operations