The Formula Student Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology qualification is offered through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement, or as class-based delivery through the Formula Student Drone Build Program. Formula Student uses units in the “CAD/drafting” specialist stream for the elective components of the qualification.
This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines.
Technical drawings may utilise perspective, exploded views or hidden view techniques. Drawings are provided to Australian Standard 1100 and/or Australian Standard 1102 and their equivalents from the full range of engineering disciplines.
Standard symbols to Australian Standard 1100 and/or Australian Standard 1102 or equivalent are recognised in field of employment. Technical drawings may include symbol glossaries.
Where any drawing, sketch, chart, diagram is only used as the technique for communication, then this unit does not apply: see Unit MEM12023A (perform engineering measurements) or Unit MEM16006A (Organise and communicate information).
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This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply functions of computer-aided design (CAD) software programs that are typically used in the production of detail drawings
This unit is suitable for those working within a CAD or drafting work environment and may be applied across engineering and manufacturing environments. It covers competent use of a CAD program to perform basic drawing tasks used in the development of detail drawings. Drawings may include plans, diagrams, charts, circuits, systems or schematics.
This unit includes using computer equipment and selecting software functions in order to generate basic drawing elements.
Work is conducted under supervision.
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This unit of competency covers producing drawings or similar graphical representations where the critical dimensions and associated tolerances and design specifications are predetermined.
This unit applies to any of the full range of engineering disciplines. All work is carried out under supervision and all specifications, dimensions and tolerances are predetermined. The unit covers application of introductory drafting skills to select and apply drawing protocols.
Manual drafting or computer-aided design (CAD) drawing equipment may be used.
If CAD skills are required, MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements, should be selected.
Drawings are completed to Australian Standard (AS) 1100.101–1992 Technical drawing – General principle
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This unit of competency covers using a computer-aided design (CAD) program to produce and plot basic 3-D view drawings.
This unit applies to the production of 3-D models using CAD software and associated equipment. This will include the use of region and solid modelling techniques, section views and pre-drawn library files. Work also includes extraction of properties and application of basic rendering techniques.
All work is conducted under supervision.
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This unit covers performing measurement skills requiring straightforward use of mechanical measuring devices and associated calculations.
This unit covers straightforward measurement using devices which incorporate visual indications representing units of measurement.
It applies to the use of measuring devices in a range of manufacturing, engineering and related environments. It includes, where required, adjustment of measuring devices through simple means and typically includes zeroing or scale adjustment.
Measurements may be expressed in metric or imperial units. All measurements are undertaken to standard operating procedures. Electrical/electronic devices used are those not requiring the connection or disconnection of circuitry.
Work is undertaken autonomously or part of team environment, in the field, work station or workshops.
For straightforward use of comparison or pre-set measuring devices, Unit MEM12001B (Use comparison and basic measuring devices) should be accessed.
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This is a core unit.
This unit covers applies the concepts of mathematics to appropriate and simple engineering situations within the individual's area of engineering expertise.
This unit applies to technician level work that requires basic algebraic, trigonometric and statistical knowledge and skill.
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This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs.
This unit applies in manufacturing, engineering or related environments. It includes the application of the four rules of algebraic expressions, extracting information from drawings, diagrams, graphs and charts and producing simple charts and graphs.
Data may be derived from readings taken or may be computer generated. Applications can include computations associated with pressure, volume, temperature, heat, speed, power, elasticity, density, mass, force etc.
Calculations may be performed using pen and paper or on a calculator.
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This unit covers analysing a simple circuit by identifying the function and operation of the circuit and circuit components contained within approved manufactured products
This unit applies to all manufacturing environments. It covers analysis of existing circuits against specifications only and does not extend to determining modifications to circuits.
This unit does not cover the skills involved in direct measuring of values requiring connecting or disconnecting of circuits and components covered by licensing requirements. Where such values are required, they are to be obtained through the assistance of appropriately licensed personnel or through undertaking the specified training for the appropriate licence.
Work is conducted in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements in each State and Territory
Work is carried out under supervision
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This unit covers participating in the application of the basic concepts of economic and ergonomic principles and procedures to evaluate an engineering application prior to production.
The work is carried out under supervision, usually in a team environment.
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This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to complete freehand sketches to illustrate or communicate information to be used in engineering drafting applications. It covers standard drawing conventions and techniques to represent the subject in appropriate proportion and view.
This unit is suitable for those working within a computer-aided design (CAD) or drafting work environment. Sketches may be used as part of the drafting process to illustrate or communicate information about design, worksite, layout plan or construction features. The unit includes the ability to apply standard drawing conventions to sketching 2-D orthogonal and pictorial freehand drawings and sectional views.
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This unit covers recognising common materials used in engineering, assisting in the selection of a material for a specific application, and using test results to evaluate the properties of materials.
This unit applies to technician level activities in manufacturing and engineering environments.
Work is carried out under supervision.
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