Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM04002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform gravity die casting

Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM04002 - Perform gravity die casting
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform gravity die casting into permanent dies.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Casting and moulding
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare equipment
  • Mix die coat in correct proportion in accordance with SOPs
  • Lift and maintain die temperatures at the appropriate level
  • Apply die coat in the correct sequence
  • Locate and close die
  • Place die on machine and attach and tighten toggle clamps to required torque
  • Attach air cooling to the die as specified if required
       
Element: Remove materials
  • Remove parts in a manner that minimises damage
  • Remove any flash from the die surface
  • Store parts in a manner that minimises damage
  • Operate shot blaster according to procedures
  • Take chemical analysis of melt and apply remedial action as required
  • Dross and/or degas furnace
  • Clean work area of coating and shot residue
  • Complete reports/records in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
       
Element: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and apparatus in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
  • Mix die coat in correct proportion in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Lift and maintain die temperatures at the appropriate level
       
Element: Apply die coat in the correct sequence
       
Element: Place die on machine and attach and tighten toggle clamps to required torque
       
Element: Attach air cooling to the die as specified if required
       
Element: Carry out manual pouring
  • Undertake pour in a manner which reduces porosity and lamination
       
Element: Identify conditions that contribute to inferior castings or rejects
       
Element: Allow adequate cooling time
       
Element: Pour at a continuous and appropriate rate during filling
       
Element: Monitor condition of die coating condition and re-spray as required
  • Remove parts in a manner that minimises damage
       
Element: Remove any flash from the die surface
       
Element: Store parts in a manner that minimises damage
  • Operate shot blaster according to procedures
       
Element: Take chemical analysis of melt and apply remedial action as required
       
Element: Dross and/or degas furnace
       
Element: Clean work area of coating and shot residue
       
Element: Complete reports/records in accordance with SOPs
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Metals include one (1) or more of the following:

aluminium

aluminium alloys

non-ferrous

ferrous

Appropriate safety clothing and apparatus includes one (1) or more of the following:

Aluminium Association safety status sheet recommendations

glasses

aluminised suits

masks

gloves

gauntlet

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Mix die coat in correct proportion in accordance with SOPs 
Lift and maintain die temperatures at the appropriate level 
Apply die coat in the correct sequence 
Locate and close die 
Place die on machine and attach and tighten toggle clamps to required torque 
Attach air cooling to the die as specified if required 
Remove parts in a manner that minimises damage 
Remove any flash from the die surface 
Store parts in a manner that minimises damage 
Operate shot blaster according to procedures 
Take chemical analysis of melt and apply remedial action as required 
Dross and/or degas furnace 
Clean work area of coating and shot residue 
Complete reports/records in accordance with SOPs 
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
Mix die coat in correct proportion in accordance with SOPs 
 
 
 
 
Undertake pour in a manner which reduces porosity and lamination 
 
 
 
Remove parts in a manner that minimises damage 
 
Operate shot blaster according to procedures 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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