(RPL) Assessment Tool Kit - WestOne

MEM50205 Diploma of Engineering – Technical (Mechanical)
Section 3 – Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets
Skill Set 7 – Engineering science
Candidate’s name
Units of competency
MEM14081A Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and
development of projects
MEM23071A Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and
construction techniques
Units of competency
MEM23041A Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering
situations
MEM23051A Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in
mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations
Yes No
Assessor’s notes from conversation
(Record other responses or examples
discussed.)
Key points to be addressed by the
candidate
Topics
10. Scientific principles and techniques
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� includes identifying a range of basic
mechanical scientific principles and
techniques relevant to a particular
application, applying them
appropriately, and quoting results
� sources of information include
reference texts, manufacturers’
catalogues and industrial magazines,
websites, use of phone, email and fax
information gathering
a) experience in the research,
selection and application of
basic scientific principles and
techniques in support of the
design and development of
mechanical and manufacturing
engineering applications
� �
� includes selecting suitable principles
and techniques for particular situations
b) understanding of basic
mechanical scientific principles
and their limitations
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