Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM04006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate sand moulding and core making machines

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM04006 - Operate sand moulding and core making machines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to operate sand moulding and core making machines in a foundry.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 8
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Casting and moulding
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assemble moulds/cores
  • Dry, glue and vent moulds/cores as required to specification and close
  • Set runner bush to specification as required
       
Element: Restore work area
  • Leave the work site in a safe state, including clearing all materials/debris from the worksite
  • Dispose of unwanted treated sand according to SOPs and legislative and statutory requirements
       
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
       
Element: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Conduct pre-operational checks
  • Select and inspect pattern/core box for conformance to specifications and clean as required
       
Element: Identify damaged patterns/core boxes for repair or replacement
       
Element: Set up pattern/core box in bolster and core box according to specifications
       
Element: Operate machine to produce mould/cores
  • Select appropriate moulding media to produce mould and core to specification
       
Element: Fill moulds/cores to specification
       
Element: Unload machine in a safe manner
       
Element: Strip, inspect and paint moulds/cores as required
  • Dry, glue and vent moulds/cores as required to specification and close
       
Element: Set runner bush to specification as required
  • Leave the work site in a safe state, including clearing all materials/debris from the worksite
       
Element: Dispose of unwanted treated sand according to SOPs and legislative and statutory requirements
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

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

automatic mould and core making

semi-automatic mould and core making

Moulding media includes one (1) or more of the following:

green sand

shell sand

chemically bonded media

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Dry, glue and vent moulds/cores as required to specification and close 
Set runner bush to specification as required 
Leave the work site in a safe state, including clearing all materials/debris from the worksite 
Dispose of unwanted treated sand according to SOPs and legislative and statutory requirements 
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
Select and inspect pattern/core box for conformance to specifications and clean as required 
 
 
Select appropriate moulding media to produce mould and core to specification 
 
 
Dry, glue and vent moulds/cores as required to specification and close 
Leave the work site in a safe state, including clearing all materials/debris from the worksite 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM04006 - Operate sand moulding and core making machines
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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM04006 - Operate sand moulding and core making machines

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