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Design structural/mechanical polymer components

Design structural/mechanical polymer components

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH603
State Code
BAH87
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to design a new product, or a component of a new product, which has a significant structural or mechanical requirement. It applies to polymer components such as: structural components, e.g. support columns and beams in plastic playground equipmentrigid beams and frames, e.g. in boat hulls and decksmechanical components subject to forces/transmitting mechanical power, e.g. gears and cams.This unit of competency applies to advanced technologists, technical experts or those in similar roles who are required to apply significant depth and breadth of theoretical polymer, product and process knowledge in order to determine the design requirements; select the materials to be used; design the components; supervise product testing/trials and finalise specifications for the new component. Where the design is being undertaken by a design team the technologist will perform a lead technical role. The technologist is not required to demonstrate 'hands on' operation of equipment as part of this competency. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine mechanical/ structural design requirements
  • 1.1 Determine stress/strain requirements of end use
  • 1.2 Determine flexural/rigidity requirements of end use
  • 1.3 Determine required physical properties (such as size, shape and density) of end use
  • 1.4 Determine environmental requirements (physical, chemical and radiation) of end product
  • 1.5 Identify how component fits with entire end product
  • 1.6 Develop mechanical design brief and verify with appropriate people
2 Select materials and additives, including reinforcing, appropriate for the design brief
  • 2.1 Select material/combination of materials with appropriate physical properties
  • 2.2 Select material/combination of materials with appropriate chemical properties
  • 2.3 Select material/combination of materials with appropriate radiation resistance properties
  • 2.4 Arrange for compounding and testing of possible materials as appropriate
  • 2.5 Determine relevant properties of selected material/shortlisted materials
3 Undertake mechanical design of component
  • 3.1 Calculate size and shape/profile of component to meet design brief
  • 3.2 Liaise with product developer to also deliver required aesthetic aspects
  • 3.3 Liaise with product developer/production to ensure efficiency in manufacture
  • 3.4 Suggest modifications to materials/compound as required
4 Design jointing/joining/ other product interfaces
  • 4.1 Liaise with designers of other components
  • 4.2 Agree on interface requirements/joints/joining as appropriate
  • 4.3 Design suitable interfaces
  • 4.4 Check interface design to ensure it meets the end use requirements without sacrificing integrity
5 Finalise design
  • 5.1 Check internal consistency of design
  • 5.2 Check overall design meets end use requirements
  • 5.3 Write component specification
  • 5.4 Liaise with product developer/production to write production specification/procedures
  • 5.5 Supervise manufacture and testing of prototypes/manufacturing trials as appropriate
  • 5.6 Finalise specifications and manufacturing processes and complete all reports
  • 5.7 Ensure project records are complete and all required reports have been completed and submitted
  • 5.8 Archive records according to company procedure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7707 PMBTECH603B Design structural/mechanical polymer components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB32 PMBTECH603E Design structural or mechanical polymer components Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCU8 PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology Qualification