Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

selecting class of materials for an application based on comparison of properties for a significant range of materials classes

selecting class of materials for an application suitable to production and construction methods and processes

identifying overcoming or compensating for common characteristics faults or flaws in materials or product

identifying test methods for materials and components specific industrial test standards and regulations for particular engineering applications

identifying test methods for faults or flaws in materials and components or product

selecting materials following an extensive search of appropriate sources of information including manufacturers catalogues and websites

selecting appropriate tests from a range of possible tests following an extensive search of appropriate sources of information including manufacturers catalogues and websites

satisfying applicable standards and regulations for materials and components

sourcing materials test certificates and using the material properties information from them

sourcing and implementing Materials Safety Data Sheets

implementing tests correctly for materials and component faults and properties of materials

selecting testing methods appropriate to applications

obtaining appropriate test sheets certificates for applications

obtaining appropriate Materials Safety Data Sheets MSDS for application

completing reports records and design documentation

addressing environmental impact and sustainability issues

reporting recording and filing test reports and documentation

implementing materials tests and test sheetscertificates test calibration and traceability

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

properties of materials classes

the effect of material properties on production and construction methods and processes

the effect of characteristics faults or flaws in materials on product and processes

test methods for materials and components specific industrial test standards regulations and authorities related to particular engineering applications

test methods for faults or flaws in materials and components or product

methods of accessing and using alternative information sources

test procedures and typical applications for tests

sources and uses of information on materials materials tests test certificates regulations standards regulatory bodies and industrial authorities

methods of accessing Materials Safety Data Sheets MSDS

identification of materials for an application based on comparison of properties of materials

identification of test for an application based on an understanding of its ability to measure specific material or product properties

significance of test sheets certificates to applications

the need for obtaining and filing test sheets certificates

significance of MSDSs and relevance of procedures

materials selections in relation to design functional requirements

environmental impact and sustainability assessment

significance of test reports and documentation to applications

significance of reporting and recording procedures

significance of materials tests and test sheetscertificates test calibration and traceability

significance of MSDS to applications

significance of reporting and recording procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to select and test mechatronic engineering materials Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with selecting and testing mechatronic engineering materials or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials

Guidance information for assessment

Classes of materials, based on properties

Mechatronic engineering

Australia's national measurement system

Sources of information

Standards councils/ societies/ authorities/regulatory bodies

Standards and codes

Tests of materials

Traceability