Unit of competency Outline

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Fabricate parts for sub-assemblies

Fabricate parts for sub-assemblies

Unit of competency
National Code
AUMGTS3004
State Code
WE173
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/06/2012
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/07/2013
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
16/07/2013
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to produce, finish and test parts/components for sub-assemblies or specific customer orders.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and operate welding equipment
  • 1.1. Materials list is correctly read and interpreted
  • 1.2. Appropriate welding equipment is selected to weld the required components
  • 1.3. Welding equipment is inspected, tested and adjusted to ensure that it meets the specifications set for the required welds
  • 1.4. Workflow and production schedules are maintained throughout and recorded as per organisation requirements
2. Weld components to form sub-assemblies
  • 2.1. Components are welded at the predetermined points as specified in the relevant drawings
  • 2.2. Welds are completed to the quality standards and specifications stated in the standard operating procedures
  • 2.3. Welded parts are pry tested to ensure welds meet the quality and specifications stated in the standard operating procedures
  • 2.4. Any faults are identified and rectified in accordance with organisation quality procedures
3. Assemble components to form sub-assemblies
  • 3.1. Nuts, bolts, clips, screws and rivets are selected and tensioned to the specification stated in the standard operating procedures
  • 3.2. Seals/sealing strips, spacers, adhesives and sealants are used to ensure assembled components are securely joined and free of leaks
  • 3.3. Sub-assemblies are inspected for quality and against specification
  • 3.4. Faulty/defect sub-assemblies are scrapped or reworked in line with organisation procedures
4. Complete final finish and testing of sub-assemblies
  • 4.1. Final finishing of the sub-assemblies is performed to the required standard and specification
  • 4.2. Final finished sub-assemblies are rechecked for quality against specification
  • 4.3. Final finished sub-assemblies that are faulty/defected are scrapped or reworked in line with organisation procedures
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Organisationrequirements may include:
access and equity principles and practices
environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
emergency and evacuation procedures
equipment use procedures
ethical standards
legal obligations
maintenance and storage procedures
OHS requirements
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
procedural manuals
quality assurance guidelines
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
recording and reporting guidelines.
Quality Standards may include:
penetration, fillet size, no undercut on edges, weld width and height, distortion control.
Appropriatepersonnel may include:
clients and managers
supervisors
suppliers
team leaders
team members.
Materials may include:
spanners; screw drivers; measuring equipment; impact guns; air blowers; sockets; torque wrenches; hammers; dollies; flippers; portable sanders/grinders; hand files; pedestal grinders.
Testing may be performed using:
micrometers; templates; tapes; dial gauges; electronic equipment; hydraulic stretchers; presses; rams.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
compliance with relevant legislative, regulations, standards, codes of practice and establish safe practices and enterprise policies and procedures for managing personal work priorities
maintaining a working knowledge of current work systems and practices
working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work
applying, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to:
achieving production goals
achieving work quality goals
responding positively to changing work requirements
contributing effectively to cost reduction initiatives
effectively applying problem solving techniques
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
use welding equipment safely and efficiently to produce components / parts
produce formed component/parts to meet the production schedule
select and use appropriate seals and fasteners
complete final finishing processes
use testing equipment
produce work flow records
identify and mark faulty parts
limit the number of faulty parts to less than quality standards
apply company OH&S policy and procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process
assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9189 AUM8063B Fabricate parts for sub-assemblies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WH973 AUMGTS004 Fabricate parts for vehicle sub-assemblies Unit of competency