MEM07015 - Set computer controlled machines and processes

Unit code: MEM07015 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours
20
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
MEM09002 - Interpret technical drawing
MEM11011 - Undertake manual handling
MEM12023 - Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024 - Perform computations
MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM14006 - Plan work activities
MEM16006 - Organise and communicate information
MEM18001 - Use hand tools
Plus, one or more of the following, including their prerequisites: MEM07005 Perform general machining MEM07028 Operate computer-controlled machines and processes
(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 set computer controlled machines and processes.

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, drawings and other applicable reference documents with respect to setting computer controlled machines and processes
  • selecting appropriate tool and work piece holding fittings and fixtures
  • mounting pre-set tooling and verifying tool offsets and/or datum settings against job sheets or instructions
  • undertaking numerical operations and calculations in carrying out setting of machines and processes
  • loading and verifying programs
  • conducting pre-start checks, including checking safety features and safety equipment, for correct operation
  • setting and adjusting machine
  • measuring and verifying first-off samples for conformance with specifications
  • identifying worn or damaged tooling and taking appropriate corrective action
  • instructing machine operator on the sequence of operations.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • work holding fixtures/devices/tools and pre-set tooling for different machines and processes
  • procedures for mounting work holding fixtures/devices/tools
  • location of work holding fixtures/devices/tools relative to the machine datum or zero
  • reasons for establishing tool offsets
  • purpose of datum settings and sources of information on tool offsets and datum settings
  • procedures to locate, load and verify programs
  • pre-start checks, processes and procedures
  • purpose and function of machine safety features and/or safety equipment
  • machine/process, setting and operating procedures
  • adjustments that can be made to the machine/process and the effect of adjustments on machine and operational specifications
  • product or part specifications in relation to the machining process
  • measuring devices for checking parts or products
  • examples, effects and corrective action for worn or damaged tooling.

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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