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Select common engineering materials

Select common engineering materials

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM30007
State Code
OEX60
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify and select common engineering materials including ferrous metals, cast irons, carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, coated steels, nonferrous metals, aluminium and its alloys, copper and its alloys, nickel alloys, zinc, titanium, magnesium, refractory metals, polymers, thermosetting polymers, thermoplastic polymers, ceramics and glasses.This unit applies to technician level activities in manufacturing and engineering environments. It covers identifying common materials used in engineering by their principal properties. All work is carried out under supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify common engineering materials by their principal properties
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.2 Identify the principal properties of common engineering materials
  • 1.3 Identify the effects of different types of bonding in materials
  • 1.4 Identify the effects of mechanical and thermal processes on the principal properties of materials
2. Select materials for specific applications
  • 2.1 Determine the engineering requirement for the specific application in consultation with others
  • 2.2 Select materials based on the requirement and consideration of principal properties and further processing
  • 2.3 Confirm the selection
3. Verify selected material as fit for purpose
  • 3.1 Identify appropriate tests for the required properties
  • 3.2 Arrange testing of materials with appropriate personnel based on job requirements
  • 3.3 Obtain and analyse test results and confirm material choices or modify as appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials Unit of competency