Mem09005b Perform Basic Engineering Drafting

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to produce drawings to AS 1100 Technical drawing or equivalent using manual drafting or drawing equipment, where the critical dimensions, associated tolerances and design specifications are predetermined. Where a computer-aided design (CAD) system is used unit MEM09009 Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system and MEM09010 Create 3-D models using computer-aided design system, should be selected as appropriate.

This unit covers producing drawings to Australian Standard 1100 or equivalent where the critical dimensions and associated tolerances for components and/or materials are selected from supplier/manufacturers' catalogues using design specifications. Manual drafting or drawing equipment is used or where a CAD (Computer Aided Design) system is used, Unit MEM09009C (Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system) and/or Unit MEM09010C (Create 3D models using computer aided design system) should also be considered. A CD containing the skill practice drawing templates can be obtained by contacting [email protected] for $10 plus postage.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify drawing requirements, preparing engineering drawings and an engineering parts list, and issuing the drawings. Drawings include 2-D drawings to Australian Standard (AS) 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles. This unit is suitable for those working within a drafting work environment where most specifications required for the drawing are already determined. Specifications may be obtained from design information, customer requirements, sketches and preliminary layouts. Drawings will usually be carried out with the use of computer-aided design (CAD) systems but may also be done manually. Drawings are produced to AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles, from predetermined critical dimensions and specifications. A CD with exercise templates is available by contacting [email protected] for $10 plus postage.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to access, organise and communicate information related to production, maintenance or associated processes or tasks that apply in manufacturing, engineering or related environments.

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