VU22335 - Perform metal machining operations

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Unit code: VU22335 | Study level: TAFE
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VU22331 - Perform basic machining processes
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to produce basic engineering components and products by metal machining operations such as cutting, grinding, turning and drilling.  The unit includes identifying the required manufacturing methods, planning and sequencing the operations, preparing materials and equipment, 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:

  • planning and sequencing cutting, grinding, turning and drilling operations to meeting job requirements;
  • completing calculations to meet specified dimensions and tolerances within job specifications;
  • selecting and preparing machines and accessories for use;
  • setting-up and operating cutting machines, grinding machines, turning lathes and drilling machines;
  • cutting, grinding, turning and drilling materials to specified dimensions and tolerances;
  • securing and clamping work for cutting, grinding or turning;
  • cleaning and maintaining cutting machines, grinding machines and lathes;
  • calculating work speeds and feed rates;
  • applying recommend tool angles from charts/tables for different material types;
  • applying quality procedures;
  • reading and interpreting routine job information such job instructions and specifications, work procedures, charts, lists, technical drawings;
  • following oral instructions and standard operating procedures;
  • checking and clarifying job related information;
  • checking conformance to job specifications and managing non-conformance, and;
  • measuring to specified tolerances and dimensions.

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

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