Course Title: Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3190 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Course Title: Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit covers preparing, grinding, checking and reassembling production tooling.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Path 1
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEM07029B Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters

Elements:

1. Obtain job instructions

2. Observe safety precautions

3. Disassemble production tooling in preparation for sharpening

4. Set up machine

5. Perform tool and cutter grinding

6. Check tools/cutters for conformance to specification

7. Assemble/reassemble production tooling


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Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.