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

MEM26002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Lay up composites using vacuum closed moulding techniques

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Issue Date: June 2024


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Unit of Competency MEM26002 - Lay up composites using vacuum closed moulding techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to fabricate composites using vacuum infusion processing (VIP) or other vacuum closed moulding techniques. This unit is one of three units covering the basic composite fabrication techniques, the other two being unit MEM26001 Lay up composites using open moulding techniques and unit MEM26003 Lay up composites using pressure closed moulding techniques, which together are intended to ensure the composite tradesperson can undertake a basic fabrication using these methods.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Composites
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: Determine product requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
       
Element: Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Identify product requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions and customer requests
       
Element: Select vacuum closed mould technique most appropriate to product requirements
       
Element: Identify or develop required procedures to make product using selected process
       
Element: Set up mould equipment and prepare materials
  • Select required items of equipment and ancillary equipment
       
Element: Prepare and assemble all equipment and ancillary equipment as required by procedures
       
Element: Pack mould according to procedures/laminate schedule
       
Element: Identify required reinforcing/reinforcing system and determine quantity of reinforcing
       
Element: Prepare reinforcing, including cutting to size/shape, and carry out any pre-treatment, as required
       
Element: Identify required resin system
       
Element: Determine quantity of resin components and confirm adequate quantities are available
       
Element: Mix resin with minimised waste and test resin
       
Element: Fabricate and adjust equipment and materials, as required
  • Identify and control hazards
       
Element: Apply gel coat and introduce resin to mould
       
Element: Ensure required resin distribution
       
Element: Cure product and remove product from mould when ready
       
Element: Identify typical problems and take appropriate remedial action
       
Element: Perform final verification to meet product requirements
       
Element: Clean up and maintain tools and equipment
  • Clean all moulding and mixing equipment
       
Element: Undertake minor maintenance, as appropriate
       
Element: Prepare for next use or storage
       
Element: Inspect equipment and take appropriate action
       
Element: Minimise waste and dispose of waste, as appropriate
       
Element: Complete required logs and reports according to 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.

Closed moulding techniques include one (1) or more of the following:

resin infusion under flexible tooling (RIFT)

vacuum bagging

Mould equipment includes the following:

airlines

catchpots

moulds and mould components

infusion system for laminate

Typical problems include one (1) or more of the following:

dead spots trapping air

resin curing too quickly

resin curing too slowly

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
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
 
 
Select required items of equipment and ancillary equipment 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identify and control hazards 
 
 
 
 
 
Clean all moulding and mixing equipment 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM26002 - Lay up composites using vacuum closed moulding techniques
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