VU20903 - Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining

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Unit code: VU20903 | Study level: TAFE
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VU20912 - Perform basic machining processes
VU20913 - Apply basic fabrication techniques
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce a range of basic engineering components and products using basic fabrication and machining techniques. This involves identifying the required manufacturing methods, planning the operations, preparing materials and tooling, producing components and assembling components.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

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

  • plan and sequence a job;
  • follow instructions;
  • use machines and handle materials safely;
  • mark out materials using appropriate marking medium and tools;
  • select techniques for holding work;
  • cut a range of materials;
  • identify worn or damaged cutting tools;
  • reshape and/or sharpen cutting tools;
  • use common abrasives;
  • set-up and operate cutting, grinding, drilling, turning and milling machines;
  • turn, face and bore using a lathe;
  • select drill bits and cutting/shaping tools;
  • select cutting speeds and feeds;
  • mount and position work and cutting tools;
  • adjust machine settings, and;
  • select and apply lubricants.

Required reading

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

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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