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Maintain tools and dies

Maintain tools and dies

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18015
State Code
OAU79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030705 - Toolmaking
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to maintain tools and dies.It covers identifying and analysing defects in tooling, disassembling and assessing tooling components, manufacturing or repairing tooling components to conform to specifications, and assembling tooling components. Potential production/maintenance problems are also identified. Where simple maintenance not requiring precision repair is required unit MEM18006 Perform precision fitting of engineering components should be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Identify and analyse defects in tooling
  • 2.1 Determine defects from production components produced, production reports or tool inspections
  • 2.2 Plan sequence of maintenance operations
3 Disassemble and assess tooling components
  • 3.1 Disassemble tooling and assess condition of components against prints, drawings and manufacturers' drawings
  • 3.2 Replace/recondition worn/damaged parts
4 Manufacture/repair and assemble tooling components
  • 4.1 Obtain materials to meet tooling requirements
  • 4.2 Select and use appropriate hand and hand held power tools
  • 4.3 Choose appropriate machining process from a range of standard tool room machines
  • 4.4 Set machining parameters to produce components to specification
  • 4.5 Initiate heat treatment according to specification, where appropriate
  • 4.6 Check tooling components and assemble in conformance with specifications and procedures
  • 4.7 Check production components to ensure compliance to specifications, as required
5 Identify potential production/ maintenance problems
  • 5.1 Identify and record conditions leading to tooling failure
  • 5.2 Identify recurrent faults and initiate solutions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5558 MEM18015B Maintain tools and dies Unit of competency