MEM23061A
MEM23061A Select and Test Mechanical Engineering Materials (18 hr)
Nominal Hours: 18 | Diploma/Adv Dip: Elective (Group 3) |
Competency Based
Assessment Plan A: (One Semester: 18 weeks)
Updated Feb 2013
Task | Topic Description and Link to Notes | Quiz # | Practice iTester |
Assess Moodle |
Lesson schedule |
Assess schedule | Work Load% | Must Pass |
1 | Rockwell Hardness Test | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 15 | Y |
2 | Hounsfield Tensometer | - | - | - | 4 | 6 | 15 | Y |
4 | Schenck Universal Tensometer | - | - | - | 5 | 7 | 15 | Y |
5 | Torsion Test | - | - | - | 7 | 9 | 15 | Y |
6 | Bending Test | - | - | - | 9 | 11 | 15 | Y |
7 | Non Destructive Testing | 10103 | 13 | 15 | 15 | Y | ||
3 | Testing and Standards | 10108 | 16 | 18 | 25 | Y | ||
9 | Written Test: (Materials Testing) | Exam | - | - | - | 17* | - | - |
- | TOTAL | - | - | - | - | - | 100 | - |
- Lab Reports : Read this for specification and details for lab reports and error analysis.
Quiz = Computer Based Testing: Typically consists of practice mode (iTester)
and assessment mode (Moodle).
Exam = Written test submitted on paper, all working shown neatly.
*Where applicable.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is a combination of multiple choice tests, written tests, and submitted reports (print/email).
- Lab Reports: Specification for lab reports. (Including error analysis where required)
- Project Reports: Specification for project reports.
- TESTER tasks: Computer
based learning and assessment using the TESTER program.
Procedures and rules. For most computer-based assessments, homework must be presented before Tester (exam mode) can be attempted. In some cases, certain programs (e.g. Excel) are excluded from running with Tester during an exam.
When you have completed this unit of competency you will have developed the knowledge and skills to determine the resultant and equilibrant of systems of forces, in one plane, then determine nominal sizes for a simple horizontal beam subject to a combination of uniform and point loadings.
Unit MEM23061A: Select and Test Mechanical Engineering Materials
Competencies
1. Identify classes of materials based on properties and materials
tests relevant to mechanical and manufacturing engineering |
1.1 |
Identify classes of materials, based on properties, required for particular mechanical and manufacturing engineering applications.
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1.2 |
Relate material properties to common production and construction
methods and processes. |
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1.3 |
Identify common characteristics, faults or flaws in materials and
components or product in particular engineering applications. |
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1.4 |
Identify test methods for materials and components or product in
particular engineering applications. |
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1.5 |
Identify specific industrial test standards/codes, calibration
requirements, regulations and authorities related to selection of
materials and products for particular engineering applications. |
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1.6 |
Investigate the role of Australias national measurement
system. |
2. Identify and use sources of information on engineering
materials, materials tests and test equipment including manufacturers'
catalogues and websites |
2.1 |
Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials.
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2.2 |
Identify and use appropriate sources of information on methods of
testing of properties of materials to ensure suitability for a particular
application. |
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2.3 |
Identify and use appropriate sources of information on materials,
materials tests, test calibration, test certificates, regulations,
standards, standards councils/societies/authorities/regulatory
bodies. Investigate and report on the use of standards and
codes. |
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2.4 |
Identify and use appropriate sources of information on Materials
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). |
3. Specify and
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3.1 |
Specify and implement materials for particular applications. |
4. Specify and implement methods used to test or obtain the properties of engineering materials
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4.1 |
Specify and implement tests of materials to ensure quality, safety or suitability for a range of applications. Ensure traceability of measurement standard. |
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4.2 |
Obtain Test Sheets/certificates for appropriate materials for
applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes
and regulations. |
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4.3 |
Obtain appropriate Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for
applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes
and regulations. |
5. Report on and record materials design data and methods and results of materials tests |
5.1 |
Report and record materials selections against design functional requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations. Include environmental impact and sustainability assessment. |
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5.2 |
Report and record materials tests and test sheets/certificates in
accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations.
Ensure appropriate calibration and traceability. |
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5.3 |
Report and record appropriate Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for
applications in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and
regulations. |
Range Statement
Variable |
Scope |
Classes of materials, based on properties |
Classes of materials: Properties of materials: Other factors: Cost:
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Mechanical engineering |
The engineering discipline concerned with the conceptual development,
research, design, manufacture, implementation, installation,
commissioning and maintenance of mechanical products, processes, systems
or services for converting energy into power and motion, materials into
product and components into machines and systems for domestic,
industrial, public or private services, entertainment and military
applications. |
Manufacturing engineering |
Manufacturing engineering includes conceptual development, design,
manufacture, construction, implementation, installation, optimisation,
commissioning and maintenance of resources and processes employed for the
manufacture of product and components, machines and systems for domestic,
commercial, industrial, entertainment, civil, medical or military
applications |
Australian national measurement system |
National Standards Commission (legal metrology); Commonwealth
Scientific and Research Organisation (physical standards); National
Association of Testing Authorities, Aust. (Laboratory accreditation);
Standards Australia International Ltd (AS standards specifications) |
Sources of information |
Includes reference texts, manufacturers catalogues and industrial
magazines, websites, use of phone, email and fax information
gathering. |
Standards councils/ societies/ authorities/regulatory
bodies |
AS: Australian; ASTM : American Society of Testing materials; MIL
Spec.:US Military Specification; ASME: American Society of Manufacturing
Engineers; ISO : International Standards Organisation |
Standards and codes |
NDT and mechanical test standards; chemical test standards; electrical
test standards; compliance test standards for components |
Tests of materials |
Destructive including tensile, compression, impact, hardness, fatigue, corrosion, stress relaxation and creep, fatigue , peel resistance (adhesives). Non Destructive including Hardness, Ultrasonics, X-ray, Die Penetrant,
Eddy current, Surface Friction, conductivity, heat expansion,
photoelastic. Heat capacity refractive index, magnetic hysteresis
loop. |
Traceability |
Test calibrations can be traced back to the relevant base unit in the
relevant Measurement System |
Skills and Knowledge
Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: |
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Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: |
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Assessment Requirements for Students
To achieve this unit of competency, you will need to provide evidence of having achieved each of the elements of this unit. These are as follows:
- Identify classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests relevant to mechanical and manufacturing engineering
- Identify and use sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment including manufacturers catalogues and websites
- Specify and implement methods used to test or obtain the properties of engineering materials
- Select and implement materials for mechanical/manufacturing
- Report on and record materials design data and methods and results of materials tests
Content
1. Classes of materials
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2. Sources of information |
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3. Methods |
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4. Selection and implementation |
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5. Results |
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Teaching and Learning Resources
TAFE library catalogue is available online: TAFE NSW
Library Network Catalogue
Useful reference materials/learning resources are:
MEM05 TAFE NSW Unit Resource Manual for this unit of competency.
Resource Distribution Centre,
Unit 3/61-71 Rookwood Rd,
Yagoona NSW 2199
Ph 9793 3347, Fax 9793 3242