AUMGTM005
Read and interpret engineering drawings and determine requirements


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to determine production processes and materials from engineering drawings and specification sheets.

It applies to individuals in an automotive manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Plan and prepare

1.1 Symbols, codes, legends and diagrams in engineering drawings are identified

1.2 Manufacturing information, products, systems and components represented in engineering drawings are identified and interpreted

1.3 Work requirements are determined and confirmed with appropriate personnel

2. Determine processes

2.1 Specific customer and job requirements are identified

2.2 Manufacturing processes are identified from drawing, and materials are selected according to customer requirements and workplace procedures

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Production order is prepared according to engineering drawings and workplace procedures

3.2 Engineering drawing outcomes and workplace documents are recorded and engineering drawings are stored according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret engineering drawings, job specifications and workplace procedures

identify customer requirements.

Writing skills to:

legibly prepare production work orders.

Numeracy skills to:

identify measurements and symbols in engineering drawings and job specifications

calculate material requirements.

Planning and organising skills to:

plan and organise the job, choosing from different options, identifying possible risks, and calculating and accessing relevant resources.


Sectors

Technical - Manufacture


Competency Field

Manufacturing - Bus, Truck and Trailer