Course Title: Perform cutting, grinding and turning operations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2012

Course Code: OENG7329

Course Title: Perform cutting, grinding and turning operations

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6069 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Alan Kellett alan.kellett@rmit.edu.au


Darryl Cole darryl.cole@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

OENG 7311 VBN769 Perform Basic Machining Processes.
OENG 7312 VBN770 Apply basic Fabrication Techniques.
OENG 7315 VBN773 Produce Basic Engineering Sketches and Drawings

Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce a range of basic engineering components by cutting, grinding and turning techniques. This involves identifying the required manufacturing methods, planning the operations, preparing materials and equipment, producing components and assembling components.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VBN779 Perform cutting, grinding and turning operations

Element:

Complete work requirements.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Completed work is reported to appropriate personnel according with enterprise procedures.
4.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned and secured following enterprise procedures.
4.3 Machines, tooling and accessories are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise procedures and accepted engineering practice.

Element:

Perform cutting, turning and grinding operations.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Work and tooling is held/clamped and aligned or trued correctly according to engineering principles, manufacturer recommendations and safe work practices.
3.2 Machines and tooling are used and maintained in a manner that optimises tool life.
3.3 Operations are performed safely, utilising all guards, safety procedures and personal protective clothing and equipment.
3.4 Machining parameters are selected correctly based on engineering principles and relevant calculations/formulae.
3.5 Work piece is inspected for conformance to specifications and task requirements using the appropriate measuring equipment.
3.6 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and reported to the appropriate personnel.

Element:

Plan to cut, turn and grind engineering materials.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Documentation, task requirements and specifications are identified and clarified with the appropriate personnel.
1.2 Safe work practices and procedures are identified and followed and hazard control measures implemented where practicable.
1.3 Required materials and resources are identified.
1.4 Machines and processes appropriate to the given task are selected.
1.5 A work plan is prepared including sequence of operations taking into account environmental requirements.
1.6 Factors affecting performance of the task are identified and accounted for where
possible.

Element:

Prepare materials and equipment.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Materials and resources are obtained and checked as fit for purpose.
2.2 Components are marked out with appropriate allowances and tolerances for cutting, grinding or machining
2.3 Machine tooling and accessories are selected appropriate to the manufacturing task and according to relevant engineering principles and conditions.
2.4 Tooling is manufactured and/or prepared as appropriate to manufacturing operation and based on engineering principles.
2.5 Machine, accessories and workpiece are set up for correct operation


Learning Outcomes


Complete work requirements.

Perform cutting, turning and grinding operations.

Plan to cut, turn and grind engineering materials.

Prepare materials and equipment.


Details of Learning Activities

Machining a variety of materials for the assessment project on a variety of machines, namely,lathes,surface grinders,milling machines,band saws,bench grinders,and a pantagraph machine


Teaching Schedule

Week Topic Practical Assessment

 1

 Safety in the workshop
Intro to hand tools
 Workshop safety  Intro to project
 2

 Use hand tool/oh&s/
Machine Processes/Enginering Sketches&Draw

 Workshop safety,Hand Tools,Engineering Sketches & Drawings  
 3  Use hand tools/oh&s/
Machine Processes/Engineering Sketches&Draw
 Workshop safety,Hand tools,Engineering Sketches&Drawings  OH&S
 4  Use hand tools/oh&s/
Machine Processes/Engineering Sketches&Draw
 Workshop Safety,Hand Tools,Engineering Sketches&Drawings  Hand Tools
 5  Use hand tools/Machine Processes/Engineering Sketches&Draw  Work on Project  Eng Sketches&Drw
 6  Use hand tools/Machine Processes/Engineering Sketches&Draw  Work on Project  
 7  Use hand tools/Machine Processes/
Engineering Sketches&Draw/Cutting,Grinding&Turning operations

 Work on Project

 
 8  Use hand tools/Machine Processes/
Engineering Sketches&Draw/Cutting,Grinding&Turning operations
 Work on Project  
 9  Use hand tools/Machine Processes/
Engineering Sketches&Draw/Cutting,Grinding&Turning operations
 Work on Project  
 10  Use hand tools/Machine Processes/
Engineering Sketches&Draw/Cutting,Grinding&Turning operations
 Work on Project  
 11  Use hand tools/Machine Processes/
Engineering Sketches&Draw/Cutting,Grinding&Turning operations
 Work on Project  
 12  Use hand tools/Machine Processes/
Engineering Sketches&Draw/Cutting,Grinding&Turning operations
 Work on Project  
 13  Use hand tools/Machine Processes/
Engineering Sketches&Draw/Cutting,Grinding&Turning operations
 Work on Project  
 14  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/Grinding,cutting,Turning  Work on Project  
 15  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/Grinding,cutting,Turning  Work on Project  
 16  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/Grinding,cutting,Turning  Work on Project  
 17  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/Grinding,cutting,Turning  Work on Project  Machine Processes
 18  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 19  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 20  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  cutting , grinding & turning
 21  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 22  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 23  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 24  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 25  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 26  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  Basic Fab Techniques
 27  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 28  Use hand tools/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 29  Use hand tools/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 30  Use hand tools/Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques  Work on Project  
 31  Use hand tools/Machining Processes/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 32  Use hand tools/
Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques
 Work on Project  
 33  Use hand tools/Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques  Work on Project  
 34  Use hand tools/Grinding,cutting,Turning/Basic Fabrication Techniques  Finalize project  
 35    Finalize Project  
 36    Finalize Project  assessment review of all six units with respect to prac projects
 37      


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Various written assignments/tests and practical exercises/projects 100%


Assessment Tasks

 

.Major project work that will combine the other competencies together with this one

Assessment of practical skills on week No 31 and 36


Assessment Matrix

Students will be graded as either being competent or not yet competent.

Other Information

This unit is taught concurrently with 5 other units,namely:-

MEM13014A Apply Principles of OH&S

MEM18001C Use Hand Tools

VBN770 Apply Basic Fabrication Techniques

VBN773 Produce Engineering Sketches and Drawings

VBN769 Perform Basic Machining Processes

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assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development

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Disability Liaison Unit:

Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to
complete their studies.

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Late submission:

Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application
for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.

Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.


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