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

MEM48007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and test sands, cores and moulds

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM48007 - Monitor and test sands, cores and moulds
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • Identify job requirements from work information
  • Identify hazards in the sand mould and/or core making process
  • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • Implement procedures to control those hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
       
Element: Select appropriate sand characteristics for job and process
  • Determine requirements of the casting
  • Identify types of sand appropriate for the type of mould or core
  • Identify types of binders appropriate for the job
  • Select sand and/or binder mix appropriate for the job
       
Element: Prepare, test and evaluate moulding sand to desired characteristics
  • Monitor preparation of bonded sand mix
  • Test materials prepared
  • Evaluate test results and report
       
Element: Evaluate finished casting for defects related to sand characteristics
  • Examine casting for sand-related defects
  • Determine cause of sand-related defects
  • Recommend improvements to sand type and/or preparation
  • Identify reporting requirements
  • Prepare report to meet requirements
  • Circulate and file report to procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from work information 
Identify hazards in the sand mould and/or core making process 
Assess the risks arising from those hazards 
Implement procedures to control those hazards in line with procedures and duty of care 
Determine requirements of the casting 
Identify types of sand appropriate for the type of mould or core 
Identify types of binders appropriate for the job 
Select sand and/or binder mix appropriate for the job 
Monitor preparation of bonded sand mix 
Test materials prepared 
Evaluate test results and report 
Examine casting for sand-related defects 
Determine cause of sand-related defects 
Recommend improvements to sand type and/or preparation 
Identify reporting requirements 
Prepare report to meet requirements 
Circulate and file report to procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM48007 - Monitor and test sands, cores and moulds
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MEM48007 - Monitor and test sands, cores and moulds

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