Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM23120A Select mechanical machine and equipment components.
Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required for the technical selection of mechanical machine and equipment components. It includes analysis of the application to determine suitability of components and use of performance analysis software.
The unit applies to selecting components of machines or equipment based on mechanical engineering-related technical criteria to ensure appropriate performance and compliance with standards. It applies to selection tasks based on analyses completed by an individual or the use of technical criteria supplied by professional engineers or equipment suppliers. The use of calculus for technical analysis is not covered by this unit.
The unit is suitable for people working as mechanical detailers or designers and draftspersons and for those pursuing careers and qualifications in mechanical engineering or related disciplines.
This unit does not cover selection of electric motors, electrical components, fluid power components such as pumps, control components and support structures or structural fastening and welding with eccentric loadings. These are covered in other units.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics
MEM23109 Apply engineering mechanics principles
MEM30005 Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
MEM30006 Calculate stresses in simple structures
Competency Field
Engineering science
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish scope of machine components selection task |
1.1 Identify stakeholders to be consulted on selection tasks 1.2 Determine compliance requirements of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, and risk assessment considerations 1.3 Review features and functions of mechanical machines and components 1.4 Investigate sustainability implications of component selection task 1.5 Establish availability of technical and professional assistance |
2. Examine technical specifications for component selection |
2.1 Confirm performance requirements of machines or equipment components 2.2 Select appropriate analysis techniques using graphs, tables, nomograms or computer-aided solutions based on the work requirements 2.3 Analyse operating conditions of components and determine component selection criteria 2.4 Review design loads, working stresses, allowable deformations and factor of safety for machine components 2.5 Determine component arrangement, limits, fits and clearances, assembly, fastening and alignment methods |
3. Select machine components |
3.1 Specify arrangement and assembly requirements 3.2 Advise stakeholders of selection and make any required adjustments 3.3 Ensure traceability of analysis and component selection |
4. Report results |
4.1 Record results of examination and component selection processes 4.2 Provide documentation including calculations, estimations, specifications, diagrams and drawings |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Machine and equipment components performing mechanical functions includes one or more of the following: |
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Appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance includes: |
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Sustainability implications include: |
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Analysis of machines, equipment and components includes: |
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Appropriate computer-aided solutions and validation techniques include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM23120A Select mechanical machine and equipment components.
Links
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