Producing composite assemblies
URN: SEMCOMP317
Business Sectors (Suites): Composite Engineering Suite 3
Developed by: Enginuity
Approved on:
30 Mar 2022
Overview
| This standard identifies the competences you need to produce composite assemblies from composite components and non-composite components, in accordance with approved procedures. You will be required to use appropriate drawings, specifications and documentation to produce composite assemblies, using the correct techniques. You will produce a range of composite assemblies, incorporating a range of features and using a range of techniques and processes. Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the assembly activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the assembly activities, equipment or materials that you cannot personally resolve, or are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people. You will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out. Your underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of your work, and will provide an informed approach to applying composite assembly techniques and procedures. You will understand the composite assembly techniques used, and their application, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults, and ensuring the finished assembly is to the required specification. You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the assembly activities and when using the associated tools and equipment. You will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace. |
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
| 1. work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines 2. follow the relevant instructions, assembly drawings and any other specifications 3. ensure that the specified components are available and that they are in a usable condition 4. produce composite assemblies, using the appropriate methods and techniques to assemble the components in their correct positions 5. secure the components using the specified securing devices 6. check the completed assembly to ensure that all operations have been completed and the finished assembly meets the required specification 7. complete and store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational procedures 8. deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved 9. leave the work area in a safe and appropriate condition on completion of the activities |
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
| 1. the health and safety precautions to be taken and procedures used when working with composite materials, consumables, tools and equipment in the specific work area 2. the hazards associated with carrying out composite assembly activities, and with the composite materials, consumables, tools and equipment used, and how to minimise these and reduce any risks 3. the protective equipment (PPE) that is needed for personal protection and, where required, the protection of others 4. the specific environmental conditions the must be observed when producing composite mouldings (such as temperature, humidity, styrene levels to threshold limits, fume/dust extraction systems and equipment) 5. how to extract and use information from engineering drawings and related specifications (to include symbols and conventions to appropriate standards) in relation to work undertaken 6. how to interpret first and third angle drawings, imperial and metric systems of measurement, workpiece reference points and system of tolerancing 7. the quality procedures used in the workplace to ensure production control (in relation to currency, issue, meeting specification) and the completion of such documents 8. the conventions and terminology used for assembly activities (such as metric and imperial threads, rivet specifications, clearances, types of fittings) 9. the types of component trimming/cutting methods and preparation methods available 10. the visual identification of cured composite materials 11. assembly operations and their sequence 12. methods for handling composite assemblies throughout the assembly activities 13. the identification and rectification of defects in composite assemblies 14. the tools and equipment used in assembly activities, and their care, preparation and control procedures 15. the problems that can occur with the assembly operations and how these can be overcome 16. the extent of your own responsibility and to whom you should report if you have problems that you cannot resolve |
Scope/range
Scope Performance
| 1. Carry out all of the following during the assembly activities: 1. obtain and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, material data sheets, specifications, planning and quality control documentation) 2. adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work 3. obtain and check that all tools and equipment to be used are correct for the operation to be carried out and are in a safe and usable condition 4. provide and maintain a safe working environment for the composite assembly activities 5. check that all tools and equipment to be used are in a safe and usable condition 6. follow safe practice/approved composite assembly techniques at all times 7. return all tools and equipment to the correct location on completion of the assembly activities 8. dispose of waste materials in accordance with approved procedures 2. Carry out all of the following activities when preparing for the assembly activity: 1. check that mouldings are correct and complete 2. check for any defects in the mouldings 3. check that components are correct and complete 4. check for any defects in the components 5. select correct equipment for the activity 6. check availability of ancillary materials required 7. check that equipment is suitable for use 8. identify and protect the moulding and components in the work area 3. Produce two of the following types of composite assembly: 1. trial assemblies 2. one-off assemblies 3. batch assemblies 4. assembly line 4. Produce assemblies that incorporate four of the following features: 1. loose fit tolerances 2. close fit tolerances 3. non-permanent fixing 4. shape location 5. joggle joins 6. permanent fixing 7. return joins 8. overlap joins 9. other specific feature 5. Produce composite assemblies that require four of the following: 1. fettling 2. pinning 3. clamping 4. trial fitting 5. aligning 6. assembly jigs 7. assembly sequences 8. other specific feature 6. Produce composite assemblies that use three of the following joining methods: 1. thread inserts 2. quick-release fasteners 3. mechanical fasteners 4. anchor nuts 5. rivets 6. other specific method 7. Produce composite assemblies that must include three of the following composite components: 1. trim 2. closing panels 3. body panels 4. tubes 5. structural 6. aerodynamic 7. core materials 8. sections 9. inserts 10. housings 11. other specific component 8. Produce composite assemblies that must include three of the following non-composite components: 1. brackets 2. fixtures 3. fittings 4. trim 5. tapes 6. memory foam 7. films 8. other specific component 9. Produce a range of assemblies which comply with all of the following quality and accuracy standards: 1. company standards and procedures 2. dimensionally accurate within specification tolerances 3. all components are mechanically secure and free from damage or defects |
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
3
Indicative Review Date
31 Mar 2025
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Enginuity
Original URN
SEMCOMP317
Relevant Occupations
Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Professionals, Science and Engineering Technicians
SOC Code
8114
Keywords
Engineering; produce; composite; mouldings; components; laminating; resin; fibre; assemblies; mark out; drawings