Department of Education and Training
Western Australia
RPL Assessment Tool Kit
MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Machinist Metal)
First published 2009
ISBN: 978-1-74205-371-4
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Acknowledgements
This work has been produced with the assistance of funding provided by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Reform Initiative (NRI).
This resource contains Units of Competencies from MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade Mechanist Metal ©Commonwealth of Australia 2007 Department of Education Science and Training (DEST), used under the AEShareNet-FfE licence.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit, no guarantee can be given that all errors and omissions have been excluded. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit can be accepted by the Western Australian Department of Education and Training.
MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Machinist Metal)
RPL Assessment Tool Kit
Contents
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment Tool Kit 7
Overview of the Recognition Process 9
PART 1
Section 1 – Assessor’s Information 11
Introduction 13
Explanation of RPL documents 14
Section 2 – List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit 15
Qualification Rules 17
List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit 17
Units of competency covered in the RPL Assessment Tool Kit 17
Units of competency clustered into skill sets 19
Section 3 – Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets 21
Skill Set 1 – Working safely and effectively in an engineering environment 23
Skill Set 2 – Engineering machine operation and marking out 31
Skill Set 3 – Engineering machine maintenance and operation 37
Skill Set 4 – Engineering conventional machine tool operation 43
Skill Set 5 – Engineering computer-programmed machine tool operation 49
Section 4 – Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets 55
Skill Set 1 – Working safely and effectively in an engineering environment 57
Instructions for the candidate 57
Task 1 – Double E project 57
Instructions for the candidate 58
Task 2 – Small engine project 58
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Task 1 59
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Task 2 63
Skill Set 2 – Engineering machine operation and marking out 67
Instructions for the candidate 67
Task 3 – Machine vice project 67
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Task 3 69
Skill Set 3 – Engineering machine maintenance and operation 74
Instructions for the candidate 74
Task 4 – MiniMill project 74
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Task 4 75
Skill Set 4 – Engineering conventional machine tool operation 79
Instructions for the candidate 79
Task 5 – Machine reamer project 79
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Task 5 81
Skill Set 5 – Engineering computer-programmed machine tool operation 85
Instructions for the candidate 85
Task 6 – Stub axle project 85
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Task 6 87
Skill Set 1 – Working safely and effectively in an engineering environment 91
Instructions for the Assessor 91
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Tasks 1 and 2 92
Skill Set 2 – Engineering machine operation and marking out 95
Instructions for the Assessor 95
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Task 3 96
Skill Set 3 – Engineering machine maintenance and operation 99
Instructions for the Assessor 99
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Task 4 100
Skill Set 4 – Engineering conventional machine tool operation 103
Instructions for the Assessor 103
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Task 5 104
Skill Set 5 – Engineering computer-programmed machine tool operation 107
Instructions for the Assessor 107
Demonstration/Observation Checklist for Task 6 108
PART 2
Section 5 – Candidate’s Information and Self-Evaluation Forms 111
What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? 113
How to prepare for your RPL assessment 114
The four steps in the RPL assessment process 116
Candidate’s Information Form 119
Candidate’s Employment History Form 121
Candidate’s Self-Evaluation Form 123
Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Skill Set 1 – Working safely and effectively
in an engineering environment 125
Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Skill Set 2 – Engineering machine operation
and marking out 129
Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Skill Set 3 – Engineering machine maintenance
and operation 133
Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Skill Set 4 – Engineering conventional machine
tool operation 137
Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Skill Set 5 – Engineering computer-programmed
machine tool operation 139
Section 6 – Third Party Report and Supporting Documentation 141
Third Party Report 143
Assessor's Evidence Summary Sheet 147
Section 7 – Mapping of Assessment Tools 149
Mapping Document for Skill Set 1 – Working safely and effectively in an
engineering environment 151
Evidence Matrix for Skill Set 1 – Working safely and effectively in an
engineering environment 153
Mapping Document for Skill Set 2 – Engineering machine operation and
marking out 175
Evidence Matrix for Skill Set 2 – Engineering machine operation and
marking out 177
Mapping Document for Skill Set 3 – Engineering machine maintenance
and operation 195
Evidence Matrix for Skill Set 3 – Engineering machine maintenance
and operation 197
Mapping Document for Skill Set 4 – Engineering conventional machine
tool operation 213
Evidence Matrix for Skill Set 4 – Engineering conventional machine
tool operation 215
Mapping Document for Skill Set 5 – Engineering computer-programmed
machine tool operation 231
Evidence Matrix for Skill Set 5 – Engineering computer-programmed
machine tool operation 233
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RPL Assessment Tool Kit
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment Tool Kit
MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Machinist Metal)
This RPL Assessment Tool Kit has been developed by the Western Australian Department of Education and Training, in consultation with industry, as a resource to assist RPL Assessors by providing a set of quality assessment tools, which can be used to conduct wholeofqualification RPL. This kit also contains information, which can be provided to the candidate.
This kit should be customised to suit the needs of the candidate, employer/industry or Assessor and reflect the purpose for which it is being used.
It is recommended that prior to using this kit for the first time, and after any modifications or contextualisation, that this RPL Assessment Tool Kit be validated by the user to ensure it meets the required Australian Qualification Training Framework Standards (AQTF), relevant Training Package requirements and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) policies.
A task-based model for RPL
A process for RPL has been developed that promotes holistic, task-based assessment, and which focuses on relating assessment activities to actual job tasks. The intention of this model is to streamline and simplify recognition processes for prospective candidates. This RPL Assessment Tool Kit has been developed to support this task-based model.
The focus of the new streamlined holistic assessment process is to focus on demonstrated skills and knowledge and is not reliant on supplementary evidence as the main source of evidence.
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Overview of the Recognition Process
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Part 1
Section 1
Assessor’s Information
It is important that you complete both Sections 3 (Interview/Questioning) and 4 (Practical Tasks) when completing RPL assessment using this kit.
The RPL process is a streamlined process which does not rely solely on documentary evidence. It uses a combination of questioning, practical assessment and supporting evidence to provide evidence of the candidate’s competence.
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Introduction
Welcome to the MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Machinist Metal).
This RPL Assessment Tool Kit contains 11 mandatory units and elective units to the value of 116 points.
It is simply set out, with a comprehensive list of instructions at the front of each document, as well as instructions for each step of the process, as found in the notes for the Assessor, and notes for the candidate.
Included in this pack are documents as follows:
· Assessor’s Information
· Qualification Rules and list of units of competency contained in this kit
· Units of competency separated into clusters/skill sets for assessment
· Tool Kits for each cluster/skill set, in order:
► Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets
► Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets
· Candidate information
► Candidate Self-Evaluation Form (incorporating Third Party Verification)
· Mapping Documents (including Dimensions of Competency and Employability Skills) for all the units of competency included in this kit.
Explanation of RPL Documents
a) Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets (Section 3): The interview question bank is the second stage of the process, in which the Assessor and the candidate confirm the knowledge by discussing a series of questions. Each of these questions includes a series of Key Points, which may assist the Assessor in guiding the discussions.
b) Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets (Section 4): These tools are designed to guide the Assessor and candidate through a workplace observation, proving the candidate’s ability to conduct the specific tasks and skills required for recognition of competency in the particular area.
c) Candidate’s Information and Self-Evaluation Forms (Section 5): This document is for the candidate to assess their suitability for the RPL process, by asking them to consider each of the points and assessing their ability against the task. It has been broken into smaller skill groups, clustering like activities together to enable ease of completion. It is then reinforced by the candidate’s supervisor’s comments, both against tasks and as a summary for each group. This serves as third party validation of the candidate’s claims.
d) Third Party Report and Supporting Documentation (if applicable) (Section 6):
The third party verification report is provided for referees, for example the supervisor, to confirm the candidate’s skills and experience in the qualification/occupation. This is particularly useful in addressing employability skill requirements. It is important to note that third party reports are not always available and it is recommended that Assessors use their professional judgement to determine if this is a requirement.
List of suggested supporting documentation (if applicable): A list of suggested industry-specific evidence or supporting documentation (in addition to the generic documentation) is provided to assist the candidate in collecting evidence to support their application.
e) Mapping Document (Section 7): This tool demonstrates how each of the documents reflects the units of competency in the particular skill set.
Employability skills: This qualification has embedded employability skills. The interview and demonstration/observation tasks have been mapped against the employability skills for this qualification, to assist the Assessor in identifying the target areas.
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Section 2 – List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit
Section 2
List of competencies
in this
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Qualification Rules
MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Machinist Metal)
Requirements
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade are:
· completion of all (eleven) 11 mandatory units of competency
· completion of Mechanical Trade Stream units to the value of at least 40 points
· completion of specialisation stream units to bring the total value of Mechanical Trade Stream and specialisation stream units to at least 76 points.
List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit
This section identifies the mandatory units, selected trade stream and specialisation units as required in the packaging guidelines for this qualification.
As a result of consultation with industry representatives, these units have been clustered into five skill sets, which represent the way work is undertaken in the engineering mechanical trade industry.
All the assessment tools have been designed to reflect the skill sets covered in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit.
Units of competency covered in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit
Mandatory units (Eleven = 0 points)
Unit Code / Unit TitleMEM12023A / Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A / Perform computations
MEM13014A / Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004A / Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005A / Plan a complete activity
MEM15002A / Apply quality systems
MEM15024A / Apply quality procedures
MEM16006A / Organise and communicate information
MEM16007A / Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16008A / Interact with computing technology
MEM17003A / Assist in the provision of onthejob training
Mechanical Trade Stream units