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PMC556031C
Design structural_mechanical components
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
This unit of competency applies to senior technicians/technologists who are designing, or part of a team designing, structures or structural or mechanical components.
This unit of competency relates to the design of a new product or a component of a new product which has a significant structural or mechanical requirement. It assumes an understanding of the operation of all relevant equipment and processes but does not necessarily require them to be used personally.
This unit does NOT provide a qualification as a certified structural engineer such as might be required by government regulation for some structures. However, persons with this qualification should be able to work closely with such people, if required, providing specialised material and process knowledge.
This competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the industry. The competency assumes a working knowledge of all main processes and materials so that an informed choice can be made between them.
The key factors in the design of the component are adequate strength and toughness and making allowances for, and taking maximum advantage of, the inherent properties of manufactured mineral product materials.
This unit of competency covers the mechanical/structural design of components which are to be made from manufactured mineral products. It applies the traditional engineering structures to brittle materials. It is based on PMBTECH603A Design structural/mechanical polymer components.
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