MEM07028 - Operate computer controlled machines and processes

Unit code: MEM07028 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours
20
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
MEM07024 - Operate and monitor machine and process
MEM11011 - Undertake manual handling
MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 - Organise and communicate information
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor a range of numerically controlled (NC), computer numerically controlled (CNC) and robot operated machines or processes in a production environment.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & 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:

  • following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
  • identifying and interpreting specifications, charts, lists and other applicable reference documents for computer controlled machine and process operations
  • safely undertaking pre-start checks of the machine/process
  • selecting appropriate program for the specified work and operating the machine, identifying any malfunctions and checking completed work to ensure it meets specifications
  • monitoring the machine or process operation, adjusting and rectifying any tooling settings, as required
  • reporting malfunctions or out-of-specification operation, where necessary.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • pre-start checks for machines and process
  • safety equipment, features and procedures associated with the machine or process
  • procedures for accessing and verifying computer controlled programs installed in the machine controller
  • computer controlled machine operating procedures
  • typical machine malfunctions and procedures for reporting
  • measuring instruments/techniques
  • examples of tool wear and the effect on product or part specifications and procedures to be followed once tool wear has been detected
  • techniques for replacing pre-set tools
  • adjustments to tool offsets and the effect of adjustments on part or product specifications
  • procedures for reporting product or part deviations.

Required reading

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

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
MEM30219 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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