Modification History
Release 1 - New unit. Replaces MEM23061A, but not equivalent.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the skills needed to interpret design information for material and material test requirements, select appropriate tests and use results in the selection of appropriate materials for mechanical and manufacturing engineering-related applications.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to the selection of materials and material tests, sourcing materials data, ensuring appropriate performance and physical standards for mechanical and manufacturing applications, documenting materials tests, and ensuring calibration standards. The unit applies to mechanical and manufacturing engineering applications in mass production, batch production, jobbing shop and prototyping.
Activities may be performed as a member of a design and development team.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
MEM23004A |
Apply technical mathematics |
MEM23109A |
Apply engineering mechanic principles |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Distinguish classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests, relevant to mechanical and manufacturing engineering |
1.1 |
Relate material properties to common mechanical and manufacturing engineering methods and processes |
1.2 |
Identify common characteristics, faults or flaws in materials, components and product |
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1.3 |
Identify engineering-related test methods for materials and components or product properties |
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1.4 |
Identify common industrial test standards/codes, calibration requirements, regulations and authorities relevant to selection of materials and products for mechanical and manufacturing engineering applications |
2 |
Utilise sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment |
2.1 |
Review design information for material specifications and required material tests |
2.2 |
Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials, material tests and test calibration |
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2.3 |
Identify and use appropriate sources of information on methods of testing of properties of materials |
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2.4 |
Investigate and report on relevant standards and codes |
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2.5 |
Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials safety data sheets (MSDS) |
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2.6 |
Establish availability of technical and professional assistance |
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Test for or obtain the properties of engineering materials |
3.1 |
Specify required materials tests and manage implementation of tests to ensure quality, safety and suitability for applications |
3.2 |
Ensure traceability of measurement standard |
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3.3 |
Obtain test sheets/certificates for appropriate materials for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations |
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3.4 |
Obtain appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations |
4 |
Select and implement materials for mechanical/ manufacturing engineering applications |
4.1 |
Select materials for use in given mechanical or manufacturing engineering applications based on relevant test information |
4.2 |
Incorporate materials and components into mechanical and manufacturing processes in accordance with design functional requirements |
5 |
Document materials design data and methods and results of materials tests |
5.1 |
Report and record materials selections against design functional requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations |
5.2 |
Undertake any required environmental impact and sustainability assessment |
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5.3 |
Report and record materials tests and test sheets or certificates in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations, including appropriate calibration and traceability |
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5.4 |
Report and record appropriate MSDS for applications in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to select and test mechanical engineering materials. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Classes of materials |
Classes of materials include:
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Properties and characteristics of materials |
Properties and characteristics of materials may include:
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Mechanical engineering |
Mechanical engineering is the engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development, research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of mechanical products, processes, systems or services for converting energy into power and motion, materials into product and components into machines and systems |
Manufacturing engineering |
Manufacturing engineering includes conceptual development, design, manufacture, construction, implementation, installation, optimisation, commissioning and maintenance of resources and processes employed for the manufacture of product and components, machines and systems |
Sources of information |
Sources of information may include:
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Standards and codes |
Standards and codes refer to all relevant Australian and international standards and codes applicable to the mechanical engineering analysis task |
Tests of materials |
Tests of materials include:
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Traceability |
Test calibrations can be traced back to the relevant base unit in the relevant measurement system |
Unit Sector(s)
Competency field |
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Unit sector |
Engineering science |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.