Course Title: Perform grinding operations

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5204 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade

Course Title: Perform grinding operations

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

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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 applies to grinding operations performed on
surface, cylindrical and centreless grinding machines. It
requires use of measuring equipment and standard
engineering materials and tooling.
Work is performed to established processes, practices and to
drawings or sketches, specifications and instructions as
appropriate.
Work is carried out autonomously to predetermined
standards of quality and safety.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Path 1

MEM07005B Perform general machining
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEM07008C Perform grinding operations

Elements:

1 Determine job
requirements
1.1 Job requirements are determined from specifications,
and sequence of operations is determined.
1.2 Correct and appropriate holding devices are selected
and applied.
2 Observe safety
precautions
2.1 Machine guards, coolant and dust extraction devices
are checked.
2.2 Correct safety procedures are observed and protective
clothing and safety glasses are worn.

3 Select grinding wheels
and accessories
3.1 Wheels are selected, balanced and dressed based on
knowledge of grinding wheel structure and application.
Accessories are selected to facilitate production to job
specifications.
4 Perform grinding
operations
4.1 Grinding machine is set up and adjusted in accordance
with defined procedures.
4.2 Work piece is held or clamped appropriately to avoid
damage.
4.3 Grinding operations are performed safely, utilising all
guards, safety procedures and personal protective
clothing and equipment.

5 Check components for
conformance with
specifications
5.1 Components are checked for conformance to
specification using appropriate techniques, tools and
equipment.

Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be
able to perform grinding operations on a range of machines.
Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all
prerequisites have been satisfied.