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Evaluate jigs and fixtures

Evaluate jigs and fixtures

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23134
State Code
OEX11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to evaluate design features and functions of jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges for the machining, fabrication, assembly and welding of manufactured products including evaluating the safety and suitability of proposed or existing jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges for the manufacture of components for engineering or related applications.It is suitable for people working as tool designers and maintenance technicians or paraprofessionals and draftspersons, and for those pursuing manufacturing engineering or related technical qualifications and careers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope of evaluation
  • 1.1 Identify purpose and extent of use of jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges to be evaluated
  • 1.2 Confirm stakeholders to be consulted on evaluation
  • 1.3 Confirm that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
  • 1.4 Identify relevant work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, standards, codes of practice, risk management and organisational procedures
2. Prepare for evaluation
  • 2.1 Identify principles and techniques required to evaluate and optimise selected jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges and their use in related manufacturing processes
  • 2.2 Select appropriate analysis and development software and software validation techniques
  • 2.3 Consult with relevant tradespersons or contractors on any specific requirements or constraints for manufacture, supply or modification of jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges
3. Evaluate jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges and related manufacturing processes
  • 3.1 Review design and construction features and functions of jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges and related manufacturing processes
  • 3.2 Apply systems thinking, continuous improvement, problem-solving and decision- making, and constraint and contingency management principles and techniques to evaluation
  • 3.3 Assess jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges for compliance with WHS and other regulatory and risk management requirements
  • 3.4 Assess jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges, products and processes for sustainability
  • 3.5 Assess effectiveness of integration of jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges with lean systems and techniques used within the organisation
  • 3.6 Review integration of jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges with production management and control software
  • 3.7 Assess effectiveness of jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges for manufacturing process design and optimisation
  • 3.8 Review jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges in relation to product manufacturability and process maintainability
4. Report results
  • 4.1 Record results of evaluation
  • 4.2 Provide documentation including tool, product and process analysis, and computer-aided design (CAD) files
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE947 MEM23134A Evaluate jigs and fixtures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW5 MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Qualification