MEM09141A - Represent mechanical engineering designsMEM09141ARepresent mechanical engineering designs

Unit descriptor

This unit defines the competencies required to represent the design of mechanical and manufacturing engineering products, processes, systems or services using appropriate graphical techniques, specifications and documentation. Work would typically be carried out as part of a design team.

Application of the unit

Competency in this unit includes contribution to the full design process by the creation of documentation, graphics and specifications representing products, processes, systems or services in support of the planning and design processes within mechanical and manufacturing engineering. Graphics may be produced using manual or CAD software and techniques.

This unit only has application in qualifications that are not points based.

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Prerequisite units

Path 1

MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

MEM30007A

Select common engineering materials

MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in manufacturing, engineering or related situations

Employability skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

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.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to represent the design of mechanical and manufacturing engineering products, processes, systems or services for a range of general engineering applications. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with represent the design of mechanical and manufacturing engineering products, processes, systems or services or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

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.

Graphical representation

Manual or CAD software and techniques include sketching and layout techniques, reading, interpreting of drawings, documentation and design briefs, use of organisation protocols for graphics development, use of industry standards and codes of practice, multimedia presentation techniques, basic software customisation techniques, 3D and orthographic techniques, basic file management techniques

Design graphics, specifications and instructions

May include those prescribed within the organisation's policies and procedures and those required by relevant statutory regulations and requirements

Unit sector

Co-requisite units