Competency-Based Curriculum Exemplar: Press Machine Operation NC I
Competency-Based Curriculum Exemplar: Press Machine Operation NC I
Competency-Based Curriculum Exemplar: Press Machine Operation NC I
CURRICULUM EXEMPLAR
Sector:
METALS AND ENGINEERING SECTOR
Qualification:
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A...COURSE DESIGN.........................................................................................1-4
B. MODULES OF INSTRUCTION....................................................................5-55
C. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT..................................................................................62
COURSE DESIGN
PRESS MACHINE OPERATION NC I
COURSE DESIGN
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
This course is designed to develop knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills in Press
Machine Operation NC I. It covers the competencies required to perform mechanical press
pre-production activities and perform basic mechanical press operations.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
UNIT OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION
1. Receive and 1.1 Receiving and 1.1.1 Explain routinary 8 hours
respond to responding to speaking and messages
workplace workplace in a workplace.
communication communication 1.1.2 Follow routinary
speaking and message
1.1.3 Perform work duties
following written notices.
2. Work with 2.1 Working with 2.1.1 Develop effective 4 hours
others others workplace relationship.
2.1.2 Contribute to work group
activities.
3. Demonstrate 3.1 Demonstrating 3.1.1 Apply work values/ethics 10 hours
work values work values 3.1.2 Deal with ethical
problems
3.1.3 Maintain integrity of
conduct in the workplace
4. Practice 4.1 Practicing 4.1.1 Maintain work areas, 6 hours
housekeeping housekeeping tools and equipment
procedures procedures 4.1.2 Follow standardize work
process and procedures
UNIT OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION
1. Apply safety 1.1 Applying safety 1.1.1 Identify hazards 8 hours
practices practices 1.1.2 Use protective clothing
and devices
1.1.3 Perform safe handling of
tools, equipment and
materials
1.1.4 Perform first aid
treatment
1.1.5 Use fire extinguisher
2. Interpret 2.1 Interpreting 2.1.1 Interpret technical 22 hours
working working drawing
drawings and drawings and 2.1.2 Prepare freehand sketch
sketches sketches of parts
2.1.3 Interpret details from
freehand sketch
3. Select and cut 3.1 Selecting and 3.1.1 Identify job requirements 16 hours
workshop cutting 3.1.2 Select and measure
materials workshop materials
materials 3.1.3 Cut materials
4. Perform shop 4.1 Performing shop 4.1.1 Perform four 24 hours
computations computations fundamental operations
(basic) (basic) 4.1.2 Convert fraction to
decimal and vice versa
4.1.3 Convert English to Metric
measurement and vice
versa
4.1.4 Calculate tap drill size
4.1.5 Compute feed and
speed
5. Measure 5.1 Measuring 5.1.1 Select and use 16 hours
workpiece workpiece measuring instruments
(basic) (basic) 5.1.2 Clean and store
measuring instruments
6. Perform 6.1 Performing 6.1.1 Perform inspection of 20 hours
preventive and preventive and machine
corrective corrective 6.1.2 Perform cleaning and
maintenance maintenance lubricating of machine
6.1.3 Adjust gibs of slide and
ways
UNIT OF NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCY DURATION
1. Perform 1.1 Performing 1.1.1 Set machine 40 hours
mechanical mechanical 1.1.2 Conduct trial run
press pre- press pre- 1.1.3 Replace worn/damaged
production production tooling/dies
activities activities
2. Perform 2.1 Performing 2.1.1 Prepare machine and 120 hours
mechanical mechanical materials
press press operations 2.1.2 Perform press
operations (Basic) operations
(Basic) 2.1.3 Monitor machine
operation
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
RESOURCES:
TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to receive, respond and act on oral and written
communication.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Parts of a speech
Parts of a sentence
Kinds of sentence
METHODOLOGIES:
Discussion
Lecture
Reportorial
Modular
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written
Practical/performance test
ASSESMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Dictionary
References (books)
Writing materials
Manuals
Journals/articles
Printed materials
Electronic mail
Briefing notes
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/discussion
Demonstration
Modular
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written
Practical
ASSESMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Written policy/procedures
Information and documentation procedures
Memos
Manuals
Journals/articles
Printed materials
Electronic mail
Briefing notes
General correspondence
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture /discussion
Demonstration
Modular
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written
Practical writing
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required in a group environment. It deals with developing
effective workplace relationship.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Work group
- supervisor or manager
- peer/work colleagues
- other members of the organization
METHODOLOGIES:
Direct observation
Simulation/role playing
Case studies
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written
Practical/performance test
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Support is provided to team members to ensure work group goals are met.
2. Constructive contributions to work group goals and task are made according to
organizational requirements.
3. Information relevant to work is shared with team members to ensure designated
goals are met.
CONTENTS:
Explaining/clarifying.
Helping colleagues
Providing encouragement
Undertaking extra task if necessary
Goals, objectives, plans system and process
Legal and organizational policy/guidelines and requirements
Define resources parameters
Quality and continues improvement processes and standard
Clarifying the organization’s preferred task completion methods
Open communication
Encouraging colleagues
Acknowledging satisfactory/unsatisfactory performance
Workplace hazards, risks and control
METHODOLOGIES:
Direct observation
Simulation/role playing
Case studies
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written
Practical/performance test
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to demonstrate proper work values.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Written examination
Role play
Self-paced (Modular) instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/questioning
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Role play
Self-paced (Modular) instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/questioning
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Written examination
Role play
Self-paced (Modular) instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/questioning
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to practice housekeeping procedures.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Principles of 5S
Safety signs and symbols
Environmental requirements relative to work safety
Accident/Hazard reporting procedures
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Role play
Self-paced (Modular) instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/questioning
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Self-paced (Modular) instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/questioning
COMMON COMPETENCIES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/demonstrations
Self pace learning
Group discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written/oral
Direct observation
Interview
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/demonstrations
Self pace learning
Group discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written/oral
Direct observation
Interview
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Equipment/accessories
- Hard hat
- Safety shoes
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Welder apron
Instructional materials:
- Reference book
- Learning modules/manuals
- Safety standards
- Enterprise safety policies/guidelines
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/demonstrations
Self pace learning
Group discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written/oral
Direct observation
Interview
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Equipment
- First aid kit (different types)
- Oxygen
- Stretcher
- Medicine
Learning materials
- Video tape, CD’s, transparencies
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/demonstrations
Self pace learning
Group discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written/oral
Direct observation
Interview
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Equipment
- Fire extinguishers (different types)
- Fire hydrants
- Video players/monitors
Learning materials
- Types of fires/sources
- Types of fire fighting equipment and its operations
- Manuals on fire protection regulations
- Video tape, CD’s, transparencies
- Report cards/checklist
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/demonstrations
Self pace learning
Group discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written/oral
Direct observation
Interview
Demonstration
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERION:
CONTENTS:
Materials:
- Working drawing
Supplies:
- Triangle
- Pencil & paper
- Drawing table
- Protractor
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written
Practical exercise
Direct observation
ASSESSMENT CRITERION:
CONTENTS:
Drawing sketches
Drawing details
Material:
- Working drawing
Supplies:
- Triangles
- Pencil & paper
- Drawing table
- Protractor
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written
Practical exercise
Direct observation
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills and knowledge required to
select and cut workshop materials needed to machine and
fabricate components specified in the working drawing.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Learning Material:
- Drawing Book
- Drawing Manual
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written
Practical exercise
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Kinds of materials
Measuring and marking materials
Proper use of measuring tools
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration ( performance based )
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written
Practical exercise
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Learning Materials:
- Manual in cutting material using
Hand Hack Saw
Power Hacksaw
Band Saw
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration ( performance based )
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written
Practical exercise
Direct observation
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Instruments
- Calculator
- Measuring instrument
Learning Materials
- Mathematical books
- Math manual
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written questions
Practical exercise
Direct observation
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Sample problem in
- Converting fraction of fraction to decimal
- Converting decimal to fraction
Instruments
- Calculator
- Measuring Instruments
Learning Materials:
- Mathematics books
- Manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written questions
Practical exercise
Direct observation
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Instruments
- Calculator
- Measuring instruments
Learning Materials:
- Mathematics books
- Manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written questions
Practical exercise
Direct observation
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Instruments
- Calculator
- Measuring Instruments
Learning Materials:
- Mathematics books
- Manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written questions
Practical exercise
Direct observation
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Instruments
- Calculator
- Measuring instruments
Learning Materials:
- Mathematics books
- Manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written questions
Practical exercise
Direct observation
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Measuring instruments are selected and used according to the level of accuracy
required
2. Measurements taken are accurate to the finest graduation of the selected
measuring instrument
3. Measuring techniques used is correct and appropriate to the instrument used
CONTENTS:
Learning Materials:
- Mathematics books
- Math manuals
- Learning elements
- Measuring instruments
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview / written
Observation
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Manuals
Learning elements
Cleaning materials
Storing facilities/ equipment
Measuring instruments
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview / written
Observation
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge and skills required in
performing preventive and corrective maintenance such as
inspection and repair of hand tools, cleaning and lubricating
machine parts, adjusting gibs on slide and changing drive
pulley and belts.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Learning Materials
- Schedule note
- Tolerance
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written
Practical exercise
Direct observation
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Equipment:
- Lathe
- Milling
- Grinder
- Drill
- Shaper
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written
Practical exercise
Direct observation
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Machines
- Lathe
- Milling
- Grinding
- Drill press
- Shaper
Materials
- Tools
- Wrenches for adjusting the gibs
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture / discussion
Self-paced learning activities
Guided demonstration (performance based)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Interview
Written
Practical exercise
Direct observation
CORE COMPETENCIES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to conduct trial run, check the components for
conformance to specification and identify worn/damaged
tooling/dies. The unit applies to a range of press operations
including blanking, cutting-off, piercing/punching, trimming,
bending and drawing.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Press machine
Lubricants/coolant
Machine operating manual
Working drawings
Learning materials
Equivalent instructions
METHODOLOGIES
Lecture/discussion
Self-paced instructions
Practical exercises
ASSESSMENT METHODS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Press machine
Lubricants/coolant
Machine operating manual
Working drawings
Learning materials
Equivalent instructions
METHODOLOGIES
Lecture/discussion
Self-paced instructions
Practical exercises
ASSESSMENT METHODS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
Press machine
Lubricants/coolant
Workpiece /materials
Machine operating manual
Working drawings
Learning materials
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture/discussion
Self-paced instruction
Practical exercises
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written test
Demonstration with questioning
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required to conduct pre-start checks, select feed stock
materials, operate and monitor basic press operations. The
unit applies to a range of press operations including
blanking, cutting-off, piercing/punching, trimming, bending
and drawing.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC I
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
METHODOLOGIES
Lecture/discussion
Self-paced instruction
Practical exercises
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Written test
Demonstration with questioning
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
CONTENTS:
METHODOLOGIES
Lecture/discussion
Self-paced instruction
Practical exercises
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Written test
Demonstration with questioning
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Machine operation is monitored for safe and correct operation in accordance with
standard operating procedures.
2. Deviations and faults are identified and reported in accordance with standard
operating procedures.
3. Safety procedures and work practices are followed in accordance with
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
4. Emergency procedures are understood and followed in accordance with standard
operating procedures
CONTENTS:
METHODOLOGIES
Lecture/discussion
Self-paced instruction
Practical exercises
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Written test
Demonstration with questioning