MEM05089 - Assemble fabricated components

Unit code: MEM05089 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours
80
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication apprenticeship training and recognition of trade-level skills in the assembly of general fabricated components in plate, pipe and section or sheet in typical applications either on-site or in a fabrication workplace.
Skills covered by this unit are generally applied in occupational and work situations associated with steel fabrication, boilermaking or sheet metal work.
Work may be undertaken individually or as part of a team.
Where assembly involves using pre-constructed jigs unit MEM03001 Perform manual production assembly and unit MEM03003 Perform sheet and plate assembly, should also be selected as appropriate.
Where skills for the assembly of fabricated engineering components are required unit MEM18006 Perform precision fitting of engineering components should also be selected.
Where welds are required to meet legislative or regulatory requirements, then appropriate welding units should also be selected.

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
  • constructing necessary jigs
  • planning fabricated component assembly tasks and sequences efficiently and effectively
  • aligning material in jigs and using fixtures, tools and equipment as necessary to check the position of all assembled components visually and dimensionally
  • marking datum lines in an appropriate manner
  • positioning and assembling general fabricated components in accordance with drawing/specifications using accepted engineering trade techniques, practices, processes and workplace procedures either on-site or in a fabrication workshop
  • applying appropriate distortion control techniques and checking to ensure compliance of the final assembly with specifications.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • methods and techniques for assembly of fabricated components
  • jig construction
  • effects of distortion of fabricated components and distortion prevention techniques
  • uses and interpretation of drawings, specifications and material lists
  • characteristics of relevant tools and equipment for determining squareness, level and alignment
  • function and determination of datum lines
  • fixing/joining techniques, including:
  • welding
  • adhesives
  • fasteners
  • rivets
  • defects associated with the assembly of fabricated components and methods of rectification of defects by rework or adjustment.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by 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 - Fabrication Trade
MEM31925 | Certificate iii | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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