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Repair springs

Repair springs

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM06013
State Code
OFH24
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/09/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2026
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/04/2026
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assess spring condition, set and reset springs for repair, set up and operate spring forming equipment, form and shape material, and test components.It does not cover the use of automated spring making equipment.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required, MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required, MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required, MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.Commonwealth and state/territory laws and regulations governing work and training environments must be complied with.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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2. Assess spring condition
  • 2.1 Check springs for correct operation and identify defects in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.2 Identify springs suitable for rework and the appropriate repair procedure
3. Set and reset springs for repair
  • 3.1 Apply stripping procedure appropriate for spring type and job requirements
  • 3.2 Allow for setting tolerances in set/reset of springs to specification
  • 3.3 Apply and control heat for setting/resetting springs at a level appropriate for material.
4. Set up and operate spring forming equipment
  • 4.1 Set up and use equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 4.2 Position spring material and safety guards
  • 4.3 Select forming equipment and tools to meet job requirements
5. Form and shape material
  • 5.1 Determine material lengths
  • 5.2 Taper, roll and bend material to conform to specifications
  • 5.3 Adopt correct procedure for hot and cold forming
  • 5.4 Make allowance for relief and spring-back
6. Test components
  • 6.1 Determine spring compression from specifications
  • 6.2 Determine any defects and confirm dimensional accuracy
  • 6.3 Re-set non-conforming springs and adjust spring forming equipment as necessary
  • 6.4 Nest springs to specification
  • 6.5 Record spring test results in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAW57 MEM06006 Repair springs Unit of competency