Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL975016 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL975016 - Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials |
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Description | |||
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to prepare test specimens and perform multi-stage mechanical tests on them. The unit requires personnel to create test conditions that suit the materials intended use, optimise measurement procedures and recognise critical measurement points during the tests. The unit also covers data analysis and troubleshooting procedures/equipment that have led to atypical data or results.This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory personnel in the construction materials, mining and manufacturing industry sectors.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Judgment of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case). This unit of competency may be assessed with: MSL925001 Analyse data and report results Holistic assessment methods include: review of test data, results, records and workplace documentation generated by the candidate feedback from supervisors and clients regarding the candidate's ability to conduct a range of complex, multi-stage mechanical tests reliably, safely and efficiently observation of candidate conducting a range of complex tests on engineering materials oral or written questioning about workplace procedures and complex, multi-stage mechanical test methods relevant to job role. Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to: an engineering materials testing laboratory with appropriate test equipment, instruments and samples as specified in the test methods test methods and description of test set-up, data sets and technical/administrative records, and workplace procedures calculator and/or computer and relevant software or laboratory information management system (LIMS). Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator. The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency. Technical competence can be demonstrated through: relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR relevant workplace experience. Currency can be demonstrated through: performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months. |
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Competency Field | Testing |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Interpret and schedule test requirements |
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Element: Prepare and measure test specimens |
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Element: Check equipment before use |
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Element: Test samples |
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Element: Process and analyse data |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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Element: Maintain laboratory records |
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