(RPL) Assessment Tool Kit - WestOne

MEM50205 Diploma of Engineering – Technical (Mechanical)
Section 4 – Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets
Skill Set 2 – Engineering drafting and design
Instructions for the candidate
Task 3 – Produce drawing using CAD
For this task you are required to select an engineering component from your workplace and
produce a detailed drawing using a CAD drafting system.
You must be able to demonstrate the following steps.
1. Set up CAD system as per usual operating procedures.
2. Identify drawing requirements, including correct drawing sheet sizes, line work types,
thicknesses, dimension heights and recommended scales from Australian Standards.
3. Produce detailed drawings in third angle projection, including auxiliary views and sections.
4. Dimension detail drawings totally for manufacture, including limits and fits, surface texture,
and geometric tolerances.
5. Produce assembly drawings from component details.
6. File and save work.
7. Create and display 3-D views.
8. Extract mass and area properties.
9. Apply basic rendering techniques.
10. File, save work, exit and shut down computer.
Task 4 – Create a drawing to meet specifications
You are required to create a drawing to meet the following specification:
1. a replaceable coupling for joining two (2) shafts (transmitting 5 kilowatts @ 1000 rpm)
2. reference to catalogues to interpret the sizes and tolerances
3. inclusion of all parts including materials selected
4. completion of the drawing to AS1100 specification
5. a brief outline of the process followed including preliminary notes, calculations and
sketches.
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