VU23478 - Perform basic machining processes

Unit code: VU23478 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
40
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to carry out basic metal machining processes.
It requires the ability to set up and machine components using machinery such as: metalwork lathe, milling machine, cut off saw, pedestal grinder and fixed position drilling machine.
The unit also includes performing basic computations tasks related to machining processes.The unit applies to a person preparing for further study and/or employment in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries such as an apprenticeship.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • prepare work plan, safely set up and perform basic machining tasks consistent with work instructions and technical specification on at least two (2) occasions each with a different type of machine.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • relevant occupational health and safety (OHS) regulation and safe work practices in an engineering workshop environment
  • personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • safe use of hand tools and hand held power tools
  • types of machines and their function
  • common materials used in the manufacturer of engineering components
  • safe operation of individual machines including but not limited to:
  • planning and sequencing machining operations
  • marking out of materials using appropriate marking medium and tools
  • selecting and applying clamping devices for holding work piece
  • mounting and positioning cutting tools
  • calculating and adjusting machine settings such as speed and feed
  • selecting and using lubricant
  • cutting and grinding a range of materials
  • types of grinding wheel dressers and procedures for wheel dressing
  • techniques and tools for measuring and marking out materials for machining processes
  • environmental consideration and disposal of engineering workshop waste.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate II in Engineering Studies
22632VIC | Certificate ii | Duration:

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