MEMPE006 - Undertake a basic engineering project

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Unit code: MEMPE006 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge to plan and undertake a basic engineering project which can be completed in an institutional environment. Included in this unit is the opportunity to use a basic computer-aided drafting (CAD) system to produce engineering type drawings. The drawings produced have to be fit for purpose but do not necessarily need to conform to drawing standard, including AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles.This unit describes entry-level skills and knowledge in preparation for employment within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development takes place under direct supervision.

Assessment

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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 and safe work practices
  • selecting engineering materials and components for a project
  • determining appropriate joining methods for engineering materials and components
  • researching engineering projects for their appropriateness
  • producing drawings of an assembled project and its components
  • planning the manufacture of an engineering project, including all necessary calculations
  • producing components following created drawings
  • assembling project
  • tidying and cleaning work area
  • returning tools, equipment and project items to designated storage areas and/or condition.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • safe work practices in an engineering workshop and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • sources of information on engineering materials and components
  • sources of information on engineering projects
  • engineering drawing practices, including need for drawings that others can follow
  • methods of joining metals.

Required reading

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

As part of a course

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

Certificate II in Engineering Studies
22632VIC | Certificate ii | Duration:

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