MEM07003B - Perform machine setting (routine)

Unit code: MEM07003B | Study level: TAFE

Credit points

N/A

Location

Sunshine

Prerequisites

MEM07024B - Operate and monitor machine/process

MEM12023A - Perform engineering measurements

MEM16006A - Organise and communicate information

MEM18001C - Use hand tools

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)

Overview

This unit covers routine setting of machines in accordance
with defined procedures.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

interpreting and following job/operation sheets, standard operating procedures, specifications, safe working procedures and other applicable reference documents;
verbally conveying routine and familiar instructions;
identifying worn tools;
using hand tools for machine setting;
measuring to specified tolerances, and;
following oral instructions.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

sequences of machine setting operations;
techniques, tools and equipment to measure samples;
characteristics of machines/processes;
safe work practices and procedures;
tools and equipment for machine setting;
applicable machine tooling and accessories;
symptoms of tool wear;
use and application of personal protective equipment;
hazards and control measures associated with machine setting (routine), and;
strategies for conveying routine instructions.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.