Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSATCM401A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and examine metallographic samples
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | MSATCM401A - Prepare and examine metallographic samples |
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Description | This unit covers the knowledge and skills needed to prepare and examine a metallographic sample. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | In a typical scenario, a metallurgical technician will be required to examine samples as part of quality control, product development or problem solving/forensic investigation. This unit covers the preparation of relevant samples and then the microscopic and other examination of such samples. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Pre-requisite UnitsMSATCM304A Interpret basic binary phase diagrams | ||
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare chemical etchants for use with metallographic samples |
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Element: Prepare sample for metallographic examination |
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Element: Undertake microscopic examination of sample. |
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Element: Prepare photomicrographs |
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Element: Report result of examination |
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