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Produce moulds and cores by hand

Produce moulds and cores by hand

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM04024
State Code
OAX11
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
030713 - Metal Casting And Patternmaking
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use manual (jobbing) methods to produce moulds and cores to specifications for the production of metal castings. It includes the ability to match patterns to job specifications.Where the selection and use of welding skills is required unit MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding and unit MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding, should also be selected as appropriate.Where lifting and moving moulds and cores requires the use of mobile load shifting equipment or overhead cranes, appropriate manual handling units should also 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, job sheets or work instructions
  • 1.5 Determine sequence of operations, including material selection, job set up, for maximum safety, efficiency and to meet job specifications
2 Select inspect and prepare pattern equipment
  • 2.1 Identify pattern and associated equipment from specifications
  • 2.2 Inspect pattern equipment for conformance to specifications, and identify damaged patterns for repair or replacement
  • 2.3 Assemble pattern to specification
  • 2.4 Set up pattern equipment to specification
3 Make mould and core
  • 3.1 Position core in prints utilising chaplets and chills, as required, and vent to specification
  • 3.2 Close mould and check for compliance to component specification
  • 3.3 Select and position appropriate moulding/core making equipment
  • 3.4 Select and use appropriate moulding media to produce mould and core to specification
  • 3.5 Secure mould
  • 3.6 Select or manufacture pouring basin to specification and position in accordance with procedures
  • 3.7 Ram up flat back and split pattern moulds and cores with single joints as required
  • 3.8 Use parting and stripping systems
  • 3.9 Position and secure vents, risers and runners as required
  • 3.10 Remove pattern from mould and core box safely and without causing damage to the pattern
  • 3.11 Inspect and repair mould as required
  • 3.12 Clean and paint mould and core according to specification using site procedures
4 Complete work requirements
  • 4.1 Leave the worksite in a safe state, including clearing all materials/debris and cleaning the worksite
  • 4.2 Dispose of unwanted treated sand according to SOPs
  • 4.3 Complete reports/records in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA634 MEM04005C Produce moulds and cores by hand (jobbing) Unit of competency