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Hand forge complex shapes

Hand forge complex shapes

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM06015
State Code
OFH38
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 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, MEM06001 Perform hand forging should also be selected.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 unit 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. Forge complex shapes using hand tools and hand forming tools on an anvil
  • 2.1 Calculate material volume, making allowances for bending, material shrinkage, and oxidisation
  • 2.2 Produce complex shapes using appropriate hand tools and hand forming tools, procedures, and techniques
  • 2.3 Check forging to ensure conformance to tolerances and specifications
3. Perform splitting and bending on anvil
  • 3.1 Select and use appropriate tools and equipment
  • 3.2 Apply hand forging techniques and procedures for opening and bending split sections
  • 3.3 Apply and control heat in specified areas of the material to be forged in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.4 Handle forgings safely
  • 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
OAW53 MEM06009 Hand forge complex shapes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BOZ0 MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade Qualification