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Perform press forging

Perform press forging

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM06016
State Code
OFH41
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
08/04/2026
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to operate heating devices to heat metal to forging temperature, use a forging press and open dies, and apply press forging techniques.It does not cover the use of power hammers, drop and upset machinery, vacuum furnaces, or rolling and extruding mill machinery.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 tools is required, MEM18001 Use hand tools and MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected as appropriate.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. Select material
  • 2.1 Select material to meet job requirements that is appropriate for the specific open dies to be used
  • 2.2 Calculate material volumes and weights, including provision for thermal expansion/contraction, oxidization, and shrinkage
3. Use forging press and open dies
  • 3.1 Select open dies that are appropriate for the material and forging techniques to be used and determine whether they are safe and fit for purpose
  • 3.2 Set up and operate forging press, dies and heating equipment
4. Apply press forging techniques
  • 4.1 Select and use press forging techniques to meet job requirements
  • 4.2 Recognise defects and take appropriate action for rectification
  • 4.3 Apply safe techniques, including balancing and pivoting, for handling forging stock
  • 4.4 Apply heating processes appropriate to materials and job requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
BOZ0 MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade Qualification