Required skills

Required skills include

determining context specification and performance requirements of materials in manufacturing and engineeringrelated applications

investigating sustainability implications of materials in the context of their manufacturing and engineeringrelated use

identifying materials processing principles techniques and requirements including associated facilities services plant tooling and software

identifying WHS regulatory and risk management compliance

identifying materials and material use and processing for integration with

lean manufacturing systems and techniques

manufacturing control software such as system control and data acquisition SCADA software

applying systems thinking continuous improvement and constraint and contingency management to evaluation of materials in manufacturing and engineering applications

reporting and documenting results of evaluation

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

sources of technical and professional assistance

sustainability implications of materials and related manufacturing and engineeringrelated products and processes

WHS and regulatory compliance requirements and risk management practices related to materials including use of material safety data sheets MSDS

software options for materials and process analysis

common materials properties and structures in manufacturing and engineering including

mechanical electrical thermal optical chemical and magnetic properties

ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys

polymers

ceramics

glass

composites

cold working of metals

metal heat treatment

processes for working shaping and joining or materials including

metal machining

metal cutting

casting and moulding of metals

fabricating and welding of ferrous nonferrous metals and plastics

injection compression and blow moulding of plastics

extrusion of plastics and metals

electroplating

powder coating

composite layup and moulding

sintering of plastic and metal powders

additive and rapid processes

casting of metals

stamping drawing and roll forming of sheet metals

forging of metals

hot and cold rolling of billets structural sections and coiled sheet

systems thinking continuous improvement problem solving and decision making and constraint and contingency management principles and techniques

reporting and documentation requirements

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 evaluate materials used in manufacturing and engineering for safety economy and fitness for purpose

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

determine suitability of materials for manufacturing and engineering applications and processes

investigate sustainability implications for materials and related applications

determine and review material properties related to a range of applications

identify materials processing principles and techniques including facilities services plant and tooling and analysis techniques and software

evaluate WHS regulatory and risk management compliance

report and document results

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 then a simulated working environment 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

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Appropriate technical and professional assistance

Standards and codes

Sustainability