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 |
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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. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare equipment |
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Element: Remove materials |
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Element: Determine job requirements |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Element: Remove any flash from the die surface | ||||||||
Element: Store parts in a manner that minimises damage |
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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 |