(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
12. Engineering methods, processes and construction techniques (continued)
� shows understanding of requirements
of Total Quality Management (TQM) –
a customer-driven amalgamation of
quality assurance, control and
improvement
� Just in Time (JIT) – a system of
ordering, manufacturing and supply at
the point of time required
� competitive (lean) manufacturing
principles and techniques which aim to
maximise efficiency and minimise cost
by comparison with alternative
manufacturers
Techniques include sequential and cellular
manufacture and assembly with multi-skilling
of work teams, workplace improvement,
TQM, JIT, quick changeover, process and
productivity improvement, cost reduction,
supply and demand chain management,
quality optimisation, design for reliability,
optimum maintenance and computer
managed maintenance.
b) evaluating and selecting
appropriate methods, processes
or techniques for particular
applications
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