Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use tools to manually produce work to precise dimensions and/or finishes.
It covers performing precision tasks on a range of metallic and non-metallic materials using a variety of tools, instruments and power equipment.
Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.
Where precision measurement is required unit MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be selected.
Where precision marking out is required unit MEM12006 Mark off/out (general engineering) should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Prepare tools and tooling to produce precision outcome | 2.1 | Select processes/techniques appropriate to the precision work to be undertaken, material and specifications |
2.2 | Select tools, accessories and consumables appropriate to task, specifications and material | ||
2.3 | Prepare tools/tooling and adjust, as required | ||
3 | Use tools to produce work to precise specifications | 3.1 | Prepare the work piece and secure using appropriate method for selected operation |
3.2 | Use tools to produce specified outcome to the required accuracy in accordance with SOPs | ||
3.3 | Inspect tools and equipment for safe and proper working order before, during and after use | ||
3.4 | Identify unserviceable tools, repair where appropriate, or mark for repair or disposal, according to prescribed procedure | ||
3.5 | Undertake inspection and maintenance of tools and equipment according to standard workplace procedures, principles and techniques | ||
3.6 | Store and maintain tools to ensure serviceability | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
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. | |
Techniques include one (1) or more of the following: | cutting out drilling fitting filing reaming lapping broaching burnishing scraping polishing hand held grinding chiselling |
Precision work includes one (1) or more of the following: | scraping machine beds to precise tolerances broaching a keyway hand reaming the bore of a spigot or bush to a positive transition fit with shaft core drilling (finishing) a blind hole to receive a mating pin lapping a mechanical seal to fine finish filing complex angles and mating edges precision grinding using a flexible drive shaft attachment |
Precision outcomes include one (1) or more of the following: | specified tolerances allowances fits finishes alignments |
Tools or equipment required to achieve precision outcomes include one (1) or more of the following: | reamers files chisels polishing buffs lapping plate broaches flat, half round and bore scrapers |
Tool adjustment includes one (1) or more of the following: | tool shape rake angle clearance angles |
Inspection and preventative maintenance include one (1) or more of the following: | visual checking of leads and connections sharpening of cutting equipment repair of associated tools |
Competency Field
Maintenance and diagnostics