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

MEM04003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate pressure die casting machine

Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM04003 - Operate pressure die casting machine
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to start, operate and shut down pressure die casting machines.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: 4
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: Monitor furnace
  • Maintain furnace at optimum operating condition
  • Shut down furnace following 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) in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Conduct pre-operational checks
  • Conduct start-up procedure
       
Element: Adjust the shot size if required
       
Element: Check nitrogen and/or vacuum systems if applicable
       
Element: Undertake a functional check of the picking robot, and adjust the component gripper if required
       
Element: Adjust die spray nozzles
       
Element: Carry out planning to ensure efficient flow of finished product
       
Element: Operate machine to produce castings
  • Apply appropriate knowledge of die casting process to the operation, adjustment and monitoring of machine functions
       
Element: Operate a die casting machine to SOPs, including maintenance of liquid metal and die operating conditions
       
Element: Break runners off in an appropriate manner
       
Element: Inspect castings visually for defects
       
Element: Handle castings in a manner that minimises risk of damage to the casting and injury to personnel
       
Element: Produce first-off castings, inspect visually and submit for checking against job requirements
  • Maintain furnace at optimum operating condition
       
Element: Shut down furnace following SOPs
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

Plan for efficient flow of finished product includes one (1) or more of the following:

breaking off runners

stacking baskets

bins

conveyors

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

porosity

cracks

tears

splits

sinks

cold shuts

tinning and die surface crazing

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
Maintain furnace at optimum operating condition 
Shut down furnace following SOPs 
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
Conduct start-up procedure 
 
 
 
 
 
Apply appropriate knowledge of die casting process to the operation, adjustment and monitoring of machine functions 
 
 
 
 
Maintain furnace at optimum operating condition 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM04003 - Operate pressure die casting machine
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MEM04003 - Operate pressure die casting machine

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