MEM05001 - Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components
Overview
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform manual soldering/desoldering for the installation and fabrication of electrical/electronic components.
Where advanced specification and high reliability soldering associated with the installation of electrical/electronic components and in areas where reliability of connections is critical unit MEM05002 Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering should also be selected.
Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.
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
*planning to solder by selecting appropriate solder, tools and holding devices for protection of components
*soldering materials/components to specification and remove any excess solder
*inspecting solder joints to comply with inspection procedures and record the results
*desoldering materials/components using appropriate techniques to minimise damage and remove and clean to specifications.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
*cleaning solutions and properties and cleaning procedures
*methods of joint preparation
*properties of fluxes and their uses
*heat and damage protection procedures
*procedures for preventing electrostatic discharge damage
*soldered joint testing and inspection procedures
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.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):