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Hand forge complex shapes

Hand forge complex shapes

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM06009
State Code
OAW53
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2021
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to produce intricate solid forged shapes commonly forged in the forging and fabrication areas of industry.It covers hand forging of different metals, using specialised techniques, tools and jigs where specialised methods of holding, positioning and lifting complex forgings are required.Where hand forging of simple shapes is required unit MEM06001 Perform hand forging should also be selected.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2 Forge complex shapes using hand tools on an anvil
  • 2.1 Calculate material volume, making allowances for bending, material shrinkage and oxidisation, as required
  • 2.2 Produce complex shapes using appropriate hand tools, procedures and techniques
  • 2.3 Check forging to ensure conformance to tolerances and specifications
3 Perform splitting and bundling on anvil
  • 3.1 Select and use appropriate tools and equipment
  • 3.2 Apply hand forging techniques and procedures to forging and opening bundled and split sections making allowance for material shrinkage, distortion and oxidisation
  • 3.3 Apply heat and control in specified areas of the material to be forged in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.4 Handle forgings in a safe and correct manner
  • 3.5 Check forgings to ensure conformance to tolerances and specifications
4 Produce jigs and tools for complex shapes
  • 4.1 Select tools and equipment required to taper and bend materials appropriate to task requirements
  • 4.2 Apply techniques for producing jigs and tools to specifications
  • 4.3 Bend and shape jigs and patterns to requirements
  • 4.4 Forge hand held tools to the cut pattern in accordance with specifications
  • 4.5 Perform final shaping, heat treatment and sharpening to specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5354 MEM06009A Hand forge complex shapes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFH38 MEM06015 Hand forge complex shapes Unit of competency