MEM07009
Perform precision jig boring operations


Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform precision jig boring operations using a range of jig boring and milling machines.

It applies to operations where a range of jig boring and milling machine tools and accessories are used to achieve a high level of precision in finished products.

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

Band: A

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, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to undertake work

2.1

Determine sequence of operations

2.2

Select tools and accessories to meet job specifications

2.3

Set up job using appropriate measuring instruments

3

Perform jig boring

3.1

Bore holes relative to coordinate position and to specification

3.2

Use rotary or tilting rotary table, as required

4

Check components

4.1

Check components for compliance with specifications

4.2

Rectify non-compliant product in accordance with SOPs

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, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Tools and accessories include one (1) or more of the following:

cutting tools

tool attachments

harts and nomograms

rotary table

tilting rotary table

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

dial test indicators

digital read out equipment

Appropriate techniques include the following:

measuring techniques and comparison methods


Competency Field

Machine and process operations