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Evaluate moulding tools and processes

Evaluate moulding tools and processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23135
State Code
OEW41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to evaluate design features and functions of moulding tools and related processes and includes injection moulds, blow, extrusion, compression, rotating, thermoforming and die casting moulds, and moulds for low volume components.It is suitable for people working as tool designers and maintenance technicians or paraprofessionals and draftspersons, and for those pursuing manufacturing engineering or related technical qualifications and careers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope of moulding tool evaluation
  • 1.1 Identify moulding tools used and related moulded products for evaluation
  • 1.2 Confirm stakeholders to be consulted on evaluation
  • 1.3 Confirm that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
  • 1.4 Identify relevant work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, standards, codes of practice, risk management and organisational procedures
2. Prepare for evaluation of moulding tools
  • 2.1 Identify principles and techniques required to evaluate and optimise moulding tools and related manufacturing processes
  • 2.2 Select appropriate analysis techniques, software and software validation techniques
  • 2.3 Investigate sustainability implications of mould tooling and related manufacturing processes
3. Evaluate moulding tools and related manufacturing processes
  • 3.1 Review design and construction features and functions of moulding tools and related manufacturing processes
  • 3.2 Assess moulding tools and related manufacturing processes for compliance with WHS and other regulatory and risk management requirements
  • 3.3 Assess moulding tools, products and processes for sustainability
  • 3.4 Assess suitability of moulding tools for integration with quick changeover, preventative maintenance and other lean manufacturing-related techniques
  • 3.5 Review integration of moulding tools with production management and control software
  • 3.6 Apply systems thinking, continuous improvement, problem-solving and decision- making, and constraint and contingency management principles and techniques to evaluation
  • 3.7 Review tooling in relation to product manufacturability and process maintainability
4. Report results
  • 4.1 Record results of evaluation
  • 4.2 Provide documentation including tool, product and process analysis, and computer-aided design (CAD) files
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE948 MEM23135A Evaluate moulding tools and processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW5 MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Qualification