MEM48032 — Select composite materials for engineering and manufacturing applications

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What an assessment for MEM48032 must cover

34 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify common composite materials by their principal properties

1.1Identify the principal properties of composite resins, reinforcing and core materials
1.2Identify the effects of different types of bonding in composite materials
1.3Identify the effects of mechanical and thermal processes on the principal properties of composite materials
1.4Identify common failures of composite materials and relationship to manufacturing errors, wear and usage
1.5Identify the effects of different types of reinforcing and core materials in composite materials

2 Determine requirements for composite materials selection

2.1Review design specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions for composite material function, performance, commercial and environmental parameters
2.2Review reference information for relevant data on composite parameters
2.3Prepare list of constraints and objectives for composite material selection
2.4Identify any requirement for expert technical or professional assistance

3 Select composite materials for specific manufacturing and engineering related applications

3.1Determine the least constrained composite materials for the requirement
3.2Select potential composite material based on the requirement and consideration of principal properties and further processing
3.3Arrange appropriate tests to confirm suitability of selected composite materials
3.4Review test results and use the information in the selection process
3.5Confirm selection according to standard operating procedures
3.6Produce composite materials selection report including traceability records for material selection process, recommendations, and supporting data

Performance evidence

follow work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
identify and interpret specifications, drawings, job sheets and other applicable reference documents in selecting composite materials for engineering applications
research common composites and natural materials for engineering applications by their required properties for a specific application on at least two occasions
select tests appropriate for the selected material
arrange tests appropriate to the non-metallic material and analyse the results on at least two occasions
verify selection of materials.

Knowledge evidence

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
bonding processes within and between composites including: adhesion and substrate/resin interactions and control mechanisms
types of polymers and plastics used in composites including: linear polymers: e.g., polyethylene, PVC, polystyrene; elastomers including natural rubber (polyisoprene), (acrylonitrile butadiene); thermosetting polymers: e.g. phenol formaldehyde, epoxides; inorganic glasses: e.g., oxide glasses, silica, borosilicate; gels
common features and difference between monomers and polymers
thermoplastics and thermosets
crystallinity and non-crystallinity features in polymers
additives including filters, reinforcements, plasticizers, UV stabilisers, antioxidants, lubricants, colourings and flame retardants
safe working practices to take into account when selecting composite materials with silica and quartz-based fillers
common resins used in composite materials and their applications, including: phenolic, polyester, alkyd, polycarbonate, polyurethane, polyamide, silicone, epoxy, polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene resins, vinyl ester
failure modes of common composites and relationship to manufacturing errors, wear and incorrect usage or maintenance
principles involved in selecting composite materials
common engineering related properties of composites
composite properties commonly requiring testing and testing methods.

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What does an assessment tool for MEM48032 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM48032 needs to address all 34 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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