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Unit of learning outcomes

for basic qualification in metal industry

No. 1

Basics of manual metal processing using

simple machine production techniques

May 2011

Unit of learning outcomes-

basics of metal working

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Unit of Learning Outcomes – Unit No. 1

Prevocational Training in Metal Working with Test Criteria

Title Basics of manual metal processing using simple machine production techniques

Respective qualified jobs and credits to be scored (in relation to entire training).

(calculation based on 60 points per year)

Industrial metal-working occupations (3,5 years)

(plant mechanic, industrial mechanic, construction mechanic, tool mechanic, milling machine operator)

(…) credit points

Metal worker (3,5 years) (…) credit points

Machinery and plant operator (2 years) (…) credit points

Dual Vocational Training System

The dual vocational training system combines part-time vocational school with practical work experience. The training in companies and vocational schools is based on the general training plan and the general training curriculum so that uniform national qualification standards are guaranteed.

The dual vocational training system sees itself as a holistic system in which the vocational education has to place the skills, knowledge and competences (vocational actionability), which are essential for the exercise of a qualified vocational operation in a changing working environment (See: Vocational Training Act Section 1, Paras. 3).

General training plan Legal basis for the training in companies according to respective job

General training curriculum Legal basis for the education in vocational schools according to respective job

Prevocational training Training preparation is an integral part of the vocational training (see: Vocational Training Act).

Training modules used in schemes to prepare individuals for vocational education and training contain parts of the vocational training offered for recognized occupations.

The “unit of learning outcome” is one of four units which are illustrating the first year of apprenticeship of the occupations above.

Brief description of learning outcomes

The trainees are able to plan and execute an entire work task. Based on a technical drawing they determine the task and plan the work process with the help of a work schedule. They prepare the task consisting of theoretical and practical basics of processing techniques and materials science as well as of manual and of simple machine production procedures, and then complete the task. They control the result, and clean up. They observe the basic aspects of work- , health- and environmental protection.




Outline of unit of learning outcomes

The following figure shows the sequences of a complete work task including information and

planning, execution of the task, control and evaluation as well as cleaning up the workplace

and waste disposal. One dimension that concerns all work sequences is the observation of

safety instructions and health protection regulations. Another overlapping dimension is the

work attitude as prerequisite for a successful execution of a work assignment. Learning

outcomes as well as occupational profile positions of the general training plan and the

general training curriculum are allocated to each work sequence.




Learning outcome: Gathering work sequences from the technical drawing and putting them

into a reasonable order for later completion.

EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Knows and is able to name the major drawing practice standards, drawing instruments

Skills Gathers all relevant information for processing from technical drawings and sketches.

Care: handles drawings with care.

Communication: in case of uncertainty: asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions; listens attentively

Competences Plans the work sequences according to information gathered from the technical drawing and puts them into a reasonable order.

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Care: pays attention during the planning process to the work sequences being complete.

Training plan and training curriculum

Industrial metal-working occupations: 5b, 6c, LF 1; metal worker: 5b-c, 6a, LF 1; machinery and plant operator: 6a-b, 7a, LF 1 of industrial metal -working occupations;

Test criteria Preparation of a work schedule with the help of a technical drawing

Learning outcome: gathering work sequences from the technical drawing and putting them

into a reasonable order for later completion.

EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names materials and auxiliary materials as well as their properties and fields of application from the title block of the technical drawing.

Assigns materials and auxiliary materials according to their properties to fields of application.

Skills /


Industrial metal-working occupations: 7a-b; LF 1; metal worker: 6c, LF 1; machinery and plant operator: 5a-b, 7b; LF 1 of industrial metal -working occupations.

Test criteria Naming 3 different kinds of metal and one specific property for each of them.

Ascribing 5 auxiliary materials and three kinds of energy.

1 The execution of a complete work task implies work attitudes that are generally called “social and personal competences”. The

companies consider them as prerequisite for an apprenticeship. The “unit of learning outcomes” lists them under “work attitude” (sequence no. 6). Furthermore, they are mentioned in the respective sequences of the work task in order to show at what point they are especially relevant. The draft of the German National Qualification Framework (G-NQF/GQF) mentions, apart from knowledge and skills, also social competence and self competence.




Learning outcome: selecting appropriate tools, materials and auxiliary material to complete

work task.

EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names the major groups of manufacturing method: primary shaping, metal forming, cutting, joining, coating and changing of substance property.

Names tools, materials and products, the relation between cutting edge geometry, materials and tools, as well as procedures of manual processing.

Skills /

Competences Evaluates and selects appropriate tools, materials and auxiliary material subject to procedures and materials.

Communication: in case of uncertainty: asks appropriate (for clarification) and adequate (choice of language) questions; listens attentively. Makes arrangements with colleagues to co-ordinate use of materials and machines.


Industrial metal-working occupations: 6a-b, 6l, LF 1; metal worker: 6b, 10a, LF 1; machinery and plant operator: 7b, 9a, LF 1 of industrial metal -working occupations.

Test criteria Naming four major groups of manufacturing methods with one example for each.

Naming edges and faces at cutting wedge and explaining relation to material (solid vs. soft).

Technical naming of tools and work equipment.

Selecting all necessary tools based on technical drawing.

Selecting all necessary auxiliary materials based on technical drawing.




Learning outcome: Using appropriate clamping tools, tools, auxiliary material and materials.

EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names regular clamping tools and respective fields of application.

Skills Aligns work pieces and tools and clamps them according to material.

Sense of responsibility: works carefully during aligning and clamping process.

Care: handles material and clamping tools carefully.

Competences Evaluates clamping tools according to work assignment, material, tools and safety regulations; and selects them respectively.


Industrial metal-working occupations: 8b, LF 1; metal worker: 10a, LF 1; machinery and plant operator: 9a, LF 1 of industrial metal -working occupations.

Test criteria Naming three clamping tools and respective fields of application.

Reasonable and secure clamping of work pieces and tools according to work sequences.

Selection of appropriate tools, auxiliary material and clamping tools.




Learning outcome: Completing work piece using manual and simple machine processing

techniques.

EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names relevant machine parameter for simple machine processing.

Skills Uses tools securely, properly and according to procedure, subject to respective work sequences and requirements (drawing).

Completes work piece using manual and simple machine processing techniques according to assignment and time schedule.

Commitment: works steadily.

Competences Checks proper condition of tools, auxiliary material and materials regularly and, if necessary, makes corrections.

Resource-oriented use of tools, auxiliary material and materials.

Care: handles tools, auxiliary material and material carefully.

Sense of responsibility: evaluates what precautions must be taken while working with tools and machines.


Industrial metal-working occupations: 4c, 8a, 8c-e, LF 1; metal worker: 10b-f, LF 1; machinery and plant operator: 9b-c, LF 1 of industrial metal -working occupations.

Test criteria Completing work sample using at least three manufacturing methods of the major groups of. primary shaping, cutting and/or joining.

Completing work sample according to the usual and fixed tolerance values and fits (e.g. filing +/- 0.1 mm, fits etc.).

Observing sequences of processing.

Regular checking of proper state of tools, machines, auxiliary material and materials; if necessary, autonomous corrections.




Learning outcome: Evaluating quality of work piece regularly during and after processing;

correcting errors, if necessary.

EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names major test procedures / mediums to evaluate form errors and measures.

Skills Considers major reasons for measurement errors.

Uses appropriate test mediums to check required quality of the work piece.

Competences Evaluates regularly the results of the work sequences by application of appropriate test mediums and corrects errors according to requirements.

Care: handles test mediums with care.


Industrial metal-working occupations: 6k, LF 1; metal worker 7a, 8a-f, LF 1; machinery and plant operator 8a-b, LF 1 of industrial metal -working occupations.

Test criteria Naming two measuring instruments and two gauges.

Naming two reasons for measurement errors.

Correct application of appropriate test mediums.

Regular checking by application of test procedures during work process, and

correction of measurement errors. Evaluation of final result.




Learning outcome: Seeing to proper state of workshop after finishing work task.

EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names the possibilities and regulations for safe and environmentally correct disposal on the premises, the storage system, workshop rules as well as basics of health-, work- and environment protection

Skills Disposal of remains of (auxiliary) materials.

Stows away tools, materials, products according to storage system of the workshop.

Carefully cleans up the workplace according to health-, work- and environment regulations as well as of workshop rules.

Competences Checks and evaluates the orderliness of workplace and workshop, makes corrections independently or upon consultation.


Industrial metal-working occupations: 4b, 4d, LF 1; metal worker: 4b, 4d, 12a-b, LF 1; machinery and plant operator: 4b, 4d, 12b, LF 1

Test criteria Naming of internal facilities for disposal of waste and hazardous material.

Cleaning up workplace by using appropriate instruments and auxiliary material.

Cleaning of tools and, in some cases, machines; proper stowing away of tools.

Final evaluation of cleaning up and corrections, if necessary.




Learning outcomes: Observing safety regulations of the company and health protection

regulations. In case of hazard potentials remedy through appropriate measures;

appropriate reaction in case of emergency.

EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names required reactions and measures in case of accidents

Names safety regulations corresponding to work assignment: uses required personal protection equipment, observes safety signs.

Observes health protection regulations.

Skills Based on common hazardous situations identifies hazard potentials and takes immediate remedial action.

Applies safety regulations corresponding to work assignment: uses required personal protection equipment, observes safety signs.

Adapts workplace subject to ergonomic requirements and work assignment.

Keeps his / her workplace in order.

Competences /


Industrial metal-working occupations: 3a-e, 6a, LF 1; metal worker: 3a-d, LF 1; machinery and plant operator: 3a-d, 7c, LF 1 of industrial metal-working occupations.

Test criteria Naming four parts of personal protection equipment.

Explaining five relevant safety signs.

Naming three measures and/or steps to be taken in case of accidents.

Taking appropriate measures or behaviour for health protection and safety; orderly state of workplace.




Learning outcomes: Careful and responsible working, appropriate communication;

commitment.

Features of work attitude and personality

Sense of responsibility

Works carefully while clamping.

Considers required safety measures for use of tools and machines.

Carefulness Minds completeness of each work sequence during planning process.

Handles drawings, tools, machines and materials carefully and selects them respectively.

Works carefully and accurate.

Appropriate, target-oriented communication

Asks appropriate and proper questions in case of uncertainties, listens attentively.

Makes arrangement with colleagues to co-ordinate use of materials and machines.

Commitment Works steadily on the work assignment.


No reference.

Test criteria Selection and application of required safety measures for working with tools and machines.

Selection and careful handling of appropriate tools, machines and materials.

Comprehensible questions in case of uncertainties.

Making arrangements with colleagues to co-ordinate use of materials and machines.

Continuous working on the work piece.

Producing a work piece accurate to measurement.

Europäisches Anrechnungssystem für Teilqualifikationen in Metallberufen

Unit of Learning Outcomes for

Basic Qualifications in Metal Industry

No. 2 Basics of Metal Processing

Using Simple Machine Production Techniques

August 2013

This project was co-financed by the European Commission. The author alone is responsible for the content of the publication; the

Commission is not liable for any further use of statements made therein.

This project is co-financed by the Hessian Ministry for Economy, Transport and Urban and Regional Development

© INBAS GmbH / BWHW e.V. 2013

Unit of Learning Outcomes 2 Basics of Metal Processing using Machine Production Techniques

Unit of Learning Outcomes No.2

Pre-vocational Training in Metal Work Occupations with Test Criteria

Title Basics of metal processing using machine production techniques

Compared to training level Unit of learning outcomes no. 2 of 4 of the first year of training

Brief description of unit of learning outcomes

The trainees are able to plan and execute an entire work task. Based on a technical drawing they determine the task and plan the work process with the help of a work schedule. They prepare the task consisting of theoretical and practical basics of processing techniques and materials science as well as of machine production procedures, and then complete the task. They control the result, and clean up. They observe the basic aspects of work-, health- and environmental protection.

The detailed learning outcomes are listed below.

EQF level GQF level

EQR level 2 or GQF level 2 (GQF: level 3 = 2 years of initial vocational training; level 4 = 3 or 3 ½ years of initial training; application of units of learning outcomes as basic qualification is still unclear in Germany.)

Reference to national qualifications (skilled trade occupations)

• Industrial metal work occupations (3.5 years) (plant mechanic, industrial mechanic, construction mechanic, tools mechanic, milling machine operator)

• Metal worker (3.5 years)

• Machinery / plant operator (2 years)

ECVET points to be scored (in relation to entire training) (calculation based on 60 points per year.)

Industrial metal work occupations 10.12 ECVET-points

Metal worker 16.7 ECVET-points

Machinery and plant operator 14.5 ECVET-points

Performance assessment The implementation guide for unit of learning outcomes no. 2 specifies test criteria for each learning outcome for performance assessment.

Example for entire work task (see Annex)

Example: manufacturing pieces for an extractor (Learning target: drilling, turning, filing, milling, tapping, knurling, rubbing, rasping, cutting)



Assessment (procedures and criteria for the assessment of learning outcomes)

Weighting of basic performances Single results Weighting Total

result

Theory passed with ≥ 50%

Written test 70% 35%

100%

Work schedule 30%

Practice passed with ≥ 50%

Surveillance Work sample

30%

55% Measuring report Work sample

70%

Practice Technical discussion with measuring report 100% 10%

Results of performance assessment, certificate and documentation are issued at training location.

Framework curriculum (in company)

Legal basis for the training in companies according to respective occupation.

Framework curriculum (vocational school)

Legal basis for the education in vocational schools according to respective occupation.


Vocational training has to impart in an orderly training vocational knowledge, skills and competences (professional capabilities) necessary for an occupation in a changing world of work. Furthermore, it has to make sure for the trainees acquiring the necessary work experience (§ 1, Para. 3, German Vocational Training Act/BBiG). Thus, the training takes place in the company (3-4 days) as well as at vocational school (1-2 days). For both training locations legal framework curricula are valid and ensure a standardised training at national level.

Pre-vocational training

Pre-vocational training is part of the vocational training: Pre-vocational training aims at imparting basics to acquire professional capabilities to be able to start vocational training in a recognised occupation (§ 1, Para. 2, German Vocational Training Act/BBiG).



Brief View on Unit of Learning Outcomes No. 2

Unit of learning outcomes No. 2 Basics of manual metal processing using simple machine production techniques

Reference to National Qualifications (skilled trade occupation)

• Industrial metal work occupations: (plant mechanic, industrial mechanic, construction mechanic, tools mechanic, milling machine operator)

• Metal worker • Machinery and plant operator

Definition of concepts

Learning outcomes (def. according to recommendation of ECVET 2009): “Learning outcomes” statements about what a person knows, understands and is able to after having finished a learning process; these statements are defined as knowledge, skills and competences. Knowledge (def. EASYMetal): describes the dimension of a work task in which knowledge is used to select among different alternatives to complete the task appropriately. Skills (def. EASYMetal): describes the dimension of a work task in which (known) rules and/or (trained) movement sequences are applied to complete a work task. Competences (def. EASYMetal): describes the dimension of a work task in which self-organisation is necessary to find solutions in complicated situations.

Learning outcomes:

Gathers work sequences from the technical drawing and puts them into a reasonable order for later completion. Selects adequate tools, machines, materials and auxiliary materials to complete work task. Uses appropriate clamping tools, tools, machines, auxiliary material and materials. Completes work piece using machine processing techniques. Evaluates quality of work piece regularly during and after processing; corrects errors, if necessary. Sees to proper state of workshop after finishing work task. Observes safety regulations of the company and health protection regulations. In case of hazard potentials remedy through appropriate measures; appropriate reaction in case of emergency. Works carefully and responsibly, communicates adequately, shows commitment.

Knowledge necessary for the learning outcomes:

Knows and is able to name the major drawing practice standards, drawing instruments. Names materials and auxiliary material as well as their properties and fields of application from the title block of the technical drawing. Assigns materials and auxiliary materials according to their properties to fields of application. Names the major groups of manufacturing method: primary shaping, metal forming, cutting, joining, coating and changing of substance property. Names tools, machines, materials and products, the relation between cutting edge geometry, materials and tools, as well as procedures of machine processing. Names regular clamping tools and respective fields of application. Names relevant parameters for machine processing (e.g. cutting and feed rate). Names major test procedures / mediums to evaluate form errors and measures. Names necessary steps for machines / equipment maintenance. Names the possibilities and regulations for safe and environmentally correct disposal on the premises, the storage system, workshop rules as well as basics of health-, work- and environment protection Names safety regulations corresponding to work assignment: required personal protection equipment, safety signs.



Skills necessary for the learning outcomes:

Gathers all relevant information for processing from technical drawings and sketches. Carefulness: handles drawings with care. Communication: in case of uncertainty: asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions; listens attentively.1 Sees to serviceability of machines including tools and provides the necessary auxiliary materials. Aligns work pieces and tools and clamps them according to material. Sense of responsibility: works carefully during aligning and clamping process. Carefulness: handles material and clamping tools carefully. Uses tools and machines (simple and complex) securely, properly and according to procedure, subject to respective work sequences and requirements (drawing). Machine processing of work piece according to assignment and time schedule. Commitment: works steadily. Considers major reasons for measurement errors. Uses appropriate test mediums to check required quality of the work piece. Disposal of remains of (auxiliary) materials. Stows away tools, materials, products according to storage system of the workshop. Maintains machines and equipment. Cleans up the workplace carefully according to health-, work- and environment regulations as well as of workshop rules. Applies safety regulations corresponding to work assignment: uses required personal protection equipment, observes safety signs. Observes health protection regulations. Based on common hazardous situations identifies hazard potentials while working at machines and takes immediate remedial action. Adapts workplace subject to ergonomic requirements and work assignment. Keeps his / her workplace in order.

1 The execution of a complete work task implies work attitudes that are generally called “social and personal competences”. The companies consider them as prerequisite for an apprenticeship. The “unit of learning outcomes” lists them under “work attitude” (sequence no. 6). Furthermore, they are mentioned in the respective sequences of the work task in order to show at what point they are especially relevant. The draft of the German National Qualification Framework (G-NQF/GQF) mentions, apart from knowledge and skills, also social competence and self-competence.



Competences necessary for the learning outcomes:

Plans the work sequences according to information gathered from the technical drawing and puts them into a reasonable order. Carefulness: pays attention during the planning process to the work sequences being complete. Evaluates and selects appropriate tools, machines, materials and auxiliary materials subject to procedures and materials. Communication: in case of uncertainty: asks appropriate (for clarification) and adequate (choice of language) questions; listens attentively. Makes arrangements with colleagues to co-ordinate use of materials and machines. Carefulness: resource-oriented working. Evaluates clamping tools according to work assignment, material, tools, machines and safety regulations; and selects them respectively. Checks proper condition of tools, machines, auxiliary material and materials regularly and, if necessary, makes corrections. Checks measures of work piece regularly during work process. Resource-saving use of tools, machines, auxiliary material and materials. Carefulness: handles tools, machines, auxiliary material and material carefully. Carefulness: works carefully, precisely and resource-oriented Sense of responsibility: evaluates what precautions must be taken while working with tools and machines. Sense of responsibility: shows responsibility for entrusted materials, tools and machines. Evaluates regularly the results of the work sequences by application of appropriate test mediums and corrects errors according to requirements. Carefulness: handles test mediums with care. Checks and evaluates the orderliness of workplace and workshop, makes corrections independently or upon consultation.



Outline of Unit of Learning Outcomes No. 2

The conception of the units of learning outcomes is based on a complete work task. The learning outcomes are outlined for each sequence of the work task.

The sequence of a complete work task consists of information and planning, execution of the work task, controlling and evaluation as well as clearing up the workplace and waste disposal. One overlapping dimension of a complete work task is observance of safety and health protection regulations. The work attitude necessary for a successful completion of the task is also an overlapping feature.

The single learning outcomes are analysed according to knowledge, skills and competences. The respective occupational profile positions / serial numbers of the framework curriculum and the learning fields of the framework training curriculum are mentioned, too. Furthermore, test criteria are listed and instruments for performance assessments are recommended.

The units being based on a complete work task leads to being comparable to working in a company. Learning process can thus be improved and performances be better assessed.

Sequences of a Complete Work Task and Learning Outcomes No. 2



Implementation Guide for Unit of Learning Outcomes No. 2

EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Knows and is able to name the major drawing practice standards, drawing instruments. Names materials and auxiliary material as well as their properties and fields of application from the title block of the technical drawing. Assigns materials and auxiliary materials according to their properties to fields of application. Names the major groups of manufacturing method: primary shaping, metal forming, cutting, joining, coating and changing of substance property. Names tools, machines, materials and products, the relation between cutting edge geometry, materials and tools, as well as procedures of machine processing.

Skills Gathers all relevant information for processing from technical drawings and sketches. Care: handles drawings with care. Communication: in case of uncertainty: asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions; listens attentively.2 Sees to serviceability of machines including tools and provides the necessary auxiliary materials.

Competences Plans the work sequences according to information gathered from the technical drawing and puts them into a reasonable order. Carefulness: pays attention during the planning process to the work sequences being complete. Evaluates and selects appropriate tools, machines, materials and auxiliary materials subject to procedures and materials. Communication: in case of uncertainty: asks appropriate (for clarification) and adequate (choice of language) questions; listens attentively. Makes arrangements with colleagues to co-ordinate use of materials and machines. Carefulness: resource-oriented working

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP5a,b,c,d,e,g,i, 6a,b,c,l, 7a,b, 12a,b; LF 1,2; Metal worker: Ser. no. 5a,b,c,d,e,f,i,j, 6a,b,c, 11a,c; LF1,2; Machinery and plant operator: Ser. no. 5a,b, 6a,b,c,d,f,g, 7a,b, 9a,c; LF 1,2 of industrial metal work occupations.

2 The execution of a complete work task implies work attitudes that are generally called “social and personal competences”. The companies consider them as prerequisite for an apprenticeship. The “unit of learning outcomes” lists them under “work attitude” (sequence no. 6). Furthermore, they are mentioned in the respective sequences of the work task in order to show at what point they are especially relevant. The draft of the German National Qualification Framework (G-NQF/GQF) mentions, apart from knowledge and skills, also social competence and self-competence.



Performance Assessment

EQF Test Criteria Instruments

Knowledge Names tools, machines and work equipment technically correct. Work schedule, written test/ technical discussion

Names three different kinds of metal and one specific property for each of them. Ascribes five auxiliary materials and three kinds of energy. Names four of the six major groups of manufacturing methods with one example for each. Describes the processing procedure of grading (definition, process, example). Names edges and faces at cutting wedge and explains relation to material (solid vs. soft). Describes system of the material group of metal. Names two auxiliary materials of machine processing. Names four substance properties of metals.

Written test/ technical discussion

Skills Sees to serviceability of machine. Surveillance

Competences Prepares a work schedule with the help of a drawing. Selects all necessary tools and machines based on technical drawing. Selects all necessary auxiliary materials based on technical drawing.

Work schedule



EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names regular clamping tools and respective fields of application. Names relevant parameters for machine processing (e.g. cutting and feed rate).

Skills Aligns work pieces and tools and clamps them according to material. Sense of responsibility: works carefully during aligning and clamping process. Carefulness: handles material and clamping tools carefully. Uses tools and machines (simple and complex) securely, properly and according to procedure, subject to respective work sequences and requirements (drawing). Machine processing of work piece according to assignment and time schedule. Commitment: works steadily.

Competences Evaluates clamping tools according to work assignment, material, tools, machines and safety regulations; and selects them respectively. Checks proper condition of tools, machines, auxiliary material and materials regularly and, if necessary, makes corrections. Checks measures of work piece regularly during work process. Resource-saving use of tools, machines, auxiliary material and materials. Carefulness: handles tools, machines, auxiliary material and material carefully. Carefulness: works carefully, precisely and resource-oriented Sense of responsibility: evaluates what precautions must be taken while working with tools and machines. Sense of responsibility: shows responsibility for entrusted materials, tools and machines.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP5f, 6c,d, 7a,b, 8a,b,c,d,e, 11a,b; LF 1,2; Metal worker: Ser. no.5g, 10g, 11a,b,c,d,e,f; LF 1,2; Machinery and plant operator: Ser. no. 5b, 6e, 9b,c, 12a; LF 1,2 of industrial metal work occupations.





Knowledge Knows three requirements for clamping devices of machine tools. Written test/ technical discussion

Skills Completes work sample using at least one machine cutting procedure (milling or turning from major group ‘cutting’).

surveillance

Completes work sample according to the usual and fixed tolerance values and fits (e.g. milling and turning ± 0.1 mm).

Measuring report

Observes sequences of processing. Work schedule/ surveillance

Competences Selects appropriate tools, machines, auxiliary material and clamping tools.

Work schedule/ surveillance

Checks regularly the proper state of tools, machines, auxiliary material and materials and corrects autonomously; if necessary.

Surveillance



EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names major test procedures / mediums to evaluate form errors and measures.

Skills Considers major reasons for measurement errors. Uses appropriate test mediums to check required quality of the work piece.

Competences Evaluates regularly the results of the work sequences by application of appropriate test mediums and corrects errors according to requirements. Carefulness: handles test mediums with care.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 5f,h, 6e,f,g,j,k, 9b; LF 1,2; Metal worker: Ser. no. 5h, 6d, 7a,b, 8a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h; LF 1,2; Machinery and plant operator: Ser. no. 8a,b,c,d, 9d; LF: 1,2 of industrial metal work occupations.



Knowledge Names all necessary test procedures / mediums (measuring instruments and gauges) relating to work sample, as well as achievable accuracy.

Names four reasons for measurement errors.


Skills Uses suitable test mediums properly. Surveillance

Competences Checks regularly by application of appropriate test mediums during work process, and corrects of measurement errors.

Surveillance

Evaluates final result. Measuring report participant



EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names necessary steps for machines / equipment maintenance. Names the possibilities and regulations for safe and environmentally correct disposal on the premises, the storage system, workshop rules as well as basics of health-, work- and environment protection

Skills Disposal of remains of (auxiliary) materials. Stows away tools, materials, products according to storage system of the workshop. Maintains machines and equipment. Cleans up the workplace carefully according to health-, work- and environment regulations as well as of workshop rules.

Competences Checks and evaluates the orderliness of workplace and workshop, makes corrections independently or upon consultation.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 4a,b,c,d; 9a,b,c; LF 1,2; Metal worker: Ser. no. 4a,b,c,d, 12a,b,c,d,e,f,g; LF 1; Machinery and plant operator: Ser. no. 4a,b,c,d, 12b, 13, 14; LF 1,2 of industrial metal work occupations.



Knowledge Names necessary maintenance jobs for machines / equipment. Names internal facilities for disposal of waste and hazardous material.


Skills Cleans up workplace by using appropriate instruments and auxiliary material. Cleans tools and machines; stows away tools properly.

Surveillance

Competences Finally evaluates the cleaning up and makes corrections, if necessary. Surveillance



EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names safety regulations corresponding to work assignment: required personal protection equipment, safety signs.

Skills Applies safety regulations corresponding to work assignment: uses required personal protection equipment, observes safety signs. Observes health protection regulations. Based on common hazardous situations identifies hazard potentials while working at machines and takes immediate remedial action. Adapts workplace subject to ergonomic requirements and work assignment. Keeps his / her workplace in order.

Competences (Remains on level of knowledge and skills; see also definition of concepts “Brief View on Unit of Learning Outcomes No. 2“.)

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 3a,b,c,d,e, 6a; LF 1,2; Metal worker: Ser. no. 3a,b,c,d, 6c; 12e; LF 1,2; Machinery and plant operator: Ser. no. 3a,b,c,d, 5b, 7c; LF 1,2 of industrial metal work occupations.



Knowledge Names four parts of personal protection equipment. Describes five hazards of turning and milling. Names three measures and/or steps to be taken in case of accidents. Names two measures and/or steps to be taken in case of accidents with electricity. Names four measures in case of fire. Names two safety installations of machines.


Skills Takes measures for health protection / safe handling of machines. Keeps work place in order.

Surveillance

Competences (see above)





Works carefully while clamping. Considers required safety measures for use of tools and machines. Shows responsibility for entrusted materials, tools and machines.

Carefulness Minds completeness of each work sequence during planning process. Handles drawings, tools, machines and materials carefully and selects them respectively. Works carefully, accurately and resource-oriented.


Asks appropriate and proper questions in case of uncertainties, listens attentively. Makes arrangement with colleagues to co-ordinate use of materials and machines.

Commitment Works steadily on the work assignment.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 3a, 5e,h,i, 6l; Metal worker: Ser. no. 3a, 5b; Machinery and plant operator: Ser. no. 3a;




Selects required safety measures for working with tools and machines and applies them.

Surveillance

Carefulness Selects required safety measures for working with tools and machines and applies them.

Appropriate target-oriented communication

Asks comprehensible questions in case of uncertainties. Makes arrangements with colleagues to co-ordinate use of materials and machines.

Commitment Works continuously on the work piece.

Carefulness Produces a work piece accurate to measurement. Measuring report



Annex: Example for a Complete Work Task

Manufacturing items for an extractor

Specification and material, see: http://www.christiani.de/product_info.php/products_id/20676




No. 3 Production of Simple Assemblies

August 2013





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Unit of Learning Outcomes 3 Production of Simple Assemblies

Unit of Learning Outcomes No. 3


Title Production of simple assemblies

Compared to training level Unit of learning outcomes no. 3 of 4 of the first year of training.


The trainees are able to plan and execute an entire work task: Based on technical records they determine the task and plan the work process with the help of a work schedule. They prepare the task, are familiar with and use theoretical and practical basics of various joining techniques and chronologically execute disassembling and assembling tasks. They control the result, document it, and clean up. They observe the basic aspects of work-, health- and environmental protection.

The detailed learning outcomes are listed below.

EQF level GQR level

EQF level 2 or GQF level 2 (GQR: level 3 = 2 years of initial vocational training; level 4 = 3 or 3 ½ years of initial training; application of units of learning outcomes as basic qualification is still unclear in Germany.)



• Metal worker (3.5 years)

• Machinery and plant operator (2 years)

ECVET points to be scored (in relation to entire training). (calculation based on 60 points per year.)

Industrial metal work occupations 19.79 ECVET points

Metal worker 16.0 ECVET points

Machinery and plant operator 13.6 ECVET points

Performance assessment The implementation guide for unit of learning outcomes no. 3 specifies test criteria for each learning outcome for performance assessment.


Example: Manufacturing and assembling items for an extractor (Learning target: drilling, turning, filing, milling, tapping, knurling, rubbing, rasping, cutting)


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Weighting of basic performances Single results

Weighting Total result



100%

Work schedule 30%



20%

55% Measuring report 50%

Documentation 30%

Practice Technical discussion 100% 10%







Vocational training has to impart in an orderly training vocational knowledge, skills and competences (professional capabilities) necessary for an occupation in a changing world of work. Furthermore, it has to make sure for the trainees to acquire the necessary work experience (§ 1, Para. 3, German Vocational Training Act/BBiG). Thus, the training takes place in the company (3-4 days) as well as at vocational school (1-2 days). For both training locations legal framework curricula are valid and ensure a standardised training at national level.




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Unit of learning outcomes No. 3 Production of simple assemblies






Learning outcomes:

Gathers work sequences from technical drawings and information sources; draws sketches; gathers and tests standard and single parts; arranges workplace and prepares tools and devices; puts assembly parts in a systematic order; labels single parts. Joints single parts in respective order; assembles components and documents work sequences. Checks position of parts and assemblies and corrects errors; conducts functional checks and documents results, also in a team. Avoids and reduces internal environmental damage; considers possibilities of economic and environmentally friendly use of energy and materials; sees to proper state of workshop after having finished work task. Observes regularly internal safety regulations as well as health protection rules; in case of hazard potentials remedy through appropriate measures; appropriate behaviour and measures in case of accidents. Works carefully and responsibly; communicates adequately; shows commitment.


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Knows and is able to name major drawing practice standards and drawing instruments. Names material of the production parts together with their properties and fields of application with the help of the technical drawing or list of parts. Names standard parts together with their properties and fields of application with the help of the technical drawing and list of parts. Names process and exemplary procedures of the main group of joining: assembling (e.g. screwing), force fitting (e.g. antifriction bearing assembling), welding (e.g. gas-shielded welding), brazing (e.g. soldering), adherence (e.g. with two-pack adhesive). Names relevant test procedures / testing instruments to check measurement errors. Names workshop regulations. Names required tasks for maintenance of machines / equipment. Names possibilities and regulations for a safe and environmentally correct disposal on site. Names the storage system of the workshop. Names the basics of health-, work and environmental protection. Names required behaviour and measures in case of accidents. Names safety regulations required for work assignment: uses required personal protection equipment, observes safety signs; informs colleagues, if necessary. Observes relevant behaviour to protect own health.


Gathers all relevant information for the task from technical records (general drawings with list of parts, single part drawings). Draws sketches, if necessary. Prepares devices, tools, machines and necessary auxiliary materials. Carefulness: handles technical records carefully. Communication: in case of uncertainty asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions. Listens attentively.1 Cleans single parts before assembling. Joins sings parts in respective order. (Disassembles and) assembles components. Carefulness: handles single parts carefully and neatly. Considers main reasons of measurement errors. Uses adequate testing instruments to check standard- and single parts for required function and quality. Uses visual inspections. Documents results. Cleans used tools, materials, products. Stows away tools, materials, products according to storage system of the workshop. Carefully cleans up the workplace according to the basics of health-, work- and environmental protection and of workshop rules. Maintains machines / equipment. Disposal of remains of materials and auxiliary materials. Takes remedial action in case of known hazardous situations. Applies safety regulations relevant for work assignment: uses required personal protection equipment, observes safety signs; Adapts workplace according to ergonomic requirements and work assignment. Keeps workplace in order.

1 The execution of a complete work task implies work attitudes that are generally called “social and personal competences”. The companies consider them as prerequisite for an apprenticeship. The “unit of learning outcomes” lists them under “work attitude” (sequence no. 6). Furthermore, they are mentioned in the respective sequences of the work task in order to show at what point they are especially relevant. The draft of the German Qualification Frame (G-NQF/GQF) mentions, apart from knowledge and skills, also social competence and self competence.


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Tests standard parts and prefabricated single parts. Evaluates devices, tools, machines and necessary auxiliary materials and respectively selects appropriate ones. Plans work sequences (disassembly and assembly) based on information from technical records, and puts the sequences into a reasonable order. Carefulness: pays attention during the planning process to the work sequences being complete and in a reasonable order.

Checks prepared work schedule during work process.

Corrects work schedule, if necessary.

Communication: in case of uncertainty asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions. Listens attentively. Makes arrangements with colleagues to coordinate use of tools and machines. Carefulness: resource-oriented working. Evaluates regularly the state of assembly work by using suitable testing instruments. Corrects arising errors during assembly process. Checks the general function of the assemblies. Care: handles testing instruments carefully. Communication: in case of uncertainty asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions. Listens attentively. Conducts functional checks in a team. Checks and evaluates the orderliness of the workplace and workshop and corrects inadmissibilities independently or upon consultation.


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The sequence of a complete work task consists of information and planning, execution of the work task, controlling and evaluation as well as clearing up the workplace and waste disposal. One overlapping dimension of a work task is observance of safety and health protection regulations. The work attitude necessary for a successful completion of the task is also an overlapping feature.





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2 The execution of a complete work task implies work attitudes that are generally called “social and personal competences”. The companies consider them as prerequisite for an apprenticeship. The “unit of learning outcomes” lists them under “work attitude” (sequence no. 6). Furthermore, they are mentioned in the respective sequences of the work task in order to show at what point they are especially relevant. The draft of the German Qualification Frame (G-NQF/GQF) mentions, apart from knowledge and skills, also social competence and self competence.

EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Knows and is able to name major drawing practice standards and drawing instruments. Names material of the production parts together with their properties and fields of application with the help of the technical drawing or list of parts. Names standard parts together with their properties and fields of application with the help of the technical drawing and list of parts.

Skills Gathers all relevant information for the task from technical records (general drawings with list of parts, single part drawings). Draws sketches, if necessary. Prepares devices, tools, machines and necessary auxiliary materials. Carefulness: handles technical records carefully. Communication: in case of uncertainty asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions. Listens attentively.2

Competences Tests standard parts and prefabricated single parts. Evaluates devices, tools, machines and necessary auxiliary materials and respectively selects appropriate ones. Plans work sequences (disassembly and assembly) based on information from technical records, and puts the sequences into a reasonable order. Carefulness: pays attention during the planning process to the work sequences being complete and in a reasonable order.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 5a,b,c,g, 6a,b,c,d,l, 7a,b, 10a, 11a,b, 12a,b; LF 3 Metal worker: Ser. no. 5a,b,c,d,e,f,i,j, 6a,b,c; LF 3 Machinery and plant operator: Ser. no. 6a,b,c,e,f, 7a,b,c, 8a; 12a; LF 3 of industrial metal work occupations


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Knowledge Names tools, machines and work equipment with technical terms, also in English.

Work schedule, written test/ technical discussion

Names three materials of the component and one relevant property of each of them.


Skills Puts the machine in an operational status. Surveillance

Competences Prepares a work schedule based on technical records. Selects all necessary tools, machines and auxiliary materials based on the drawing.

Work schedule


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EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names process and exemplary procedures of the main group of joining: assembling (e.g. screwing), force fitting (e.g. antifriction bearing assembling), welding (e.g. gas-shielded welding), brazing (e.g. soldering), adherence (e.g. with two-pack adhesive).

Skills Cleans single parts before assembling. Joins sings parts in respective order. (Disassembles and) Assembles components. Care: handles single parts carefully and neatly.

Competences Checks prepared work schedule during work process.

Corrects work schedule, if necessary.

Communication: in case of uncertainty asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions. Listens attentively. Makes arrangements with colleagues to coordinate use of tools and machines. Carefulness: resource-oriented working.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 5f, 6g, 8a,b,e, 10b; LF 3 Metal worker: Ser. no. 5c,g,i, 6d, 7a,b, 8a,b,c,d,e,g,h, 9a,b,c,d,e; LF 3 Machine and plant operator: Ser. no. 5b, 8b,d, 10a,b, 11a, 13a; LF 3 of industrial metal work occupations



Knowledge Names five processes and respective exemplary procedures of the main group of joining: assembling (e.g. screwing), force fitting (e.g. antifriction bearing assembling), welding (e.g. gas-shielded welding), brazing (e.g. soldering), adherence (e.g. with two-pack adhesive). Describes various procedures of the main group of joining.


Skills Disassembles and assembles. Surveillance

Competences Evaluates prepared work schedule and makes corrections, if necessary. Work schedule


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EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names relevant test procedures / testing instruments to check measurement errors.

Skills Considers main reasons of measurement errors. Uses adequate testing instruments to check standard- and single parts for required function and quality. Uses visual inspections. Documents results.

Competences Evaluates regularly the state of assembly work by using suitable testing instruments. Corrects arising errors during assembly process. Checks the general function of the assemblies. Carefulness: handles testing instruments carefully. Communication: in case of uncertainty asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions. Listens attentively. Conducts functional checks in a team.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 5d,e,f,h,I, 6j,k,; LF 3 Metal worker: Ser. no. 5h; 7a,b,c; 8a,b,c,d,e,g,h; LF 3 Machinery and plant operator: Ser. no. 6d,g; 8b,c,d; 14a; LF 3 of industrial metal work occupations.



Knowledge Names all necessary test procedures / testing instruments (devices / instructions) relevant for the work sample. Names four reasons for measurement errors.


Skills Uses suitable testing instruments correctly. Surveillance

Documents results. Documentation

Competences Checks regularly by means of test procedures during assembly work.

Surveillance

Evaluates final result. Measuring report participant, Documentation


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EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names workshop regulations. Names required tasks for maintenance of machines / equipment... Names possibilities and regulations for a safe and environmentally correct disposal on site. Names storage system of the workshop. Names basics of health-, work and environmental protection.

Skills Cleans used tools, materials, products. Stows away tools, materials, products according to storage system of the workshop. Carefully cleans up the workplace according to the basics of health-, work- and environmental protection and of workshop rules. Maintains machines / equipment. Disposal of remains of materials and auxiliary materials.

Competences Checks and evaluates the orderliness of the workplace and workshop and corrects inadmissibilities independently or upon consultation.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 4a,b,c,d, 6e; 9a,b,c; LF 3 Metal worker: Ser. no. 4a,b,c,d, 12a,b,c,d,e,f,g; LF 3 Machinery and plant operator: Ser. no. 4a,b,c,d; 12b, 13a; LF 3 of industrial metal work occupations



Knowledge Names required tasks for maintenance of machines / equipment. Names internal facilities for disposal of waste and hazardous materials.


Skills Cleans up workplace by using adequate tools and means. Cleans tools and machines and stows tools away properly.

Surveillance

Competences Finally evaluates cleaning up and makes corrections, if necessary. Surveillance


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EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names required behaviour and measures in case of accidents. Names safety regulations required for work assignment: uses required personal protection equipment, observes safety signs; informs colleagues, if necessary. Observes relevant behaviour to protect own health.

Skills Takes remedial action in case of known hazardous situations. Applies safety regulations relevant for work assignment: uses required personal protection equipment, observes safety signs; Adapts workplace according to ergonomic requirements and work assignment. Keeps workplace in order.

Competences (Remains on level of competences and skills; see also definition of concepts “Brief View on Unit of Learning Outcomes No. 3“)

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 3a,b,c,d,e; 11a,b; LF 3 Metal worker: Ser. no. 3a,b,c,d; LF 3 Machinery / plant operator: Ser. no. 3a,b,c,d; 12a; LF 3 of industrial metal work occupations



Knowledge Explains five relevant safety signs. Names safety devices of machines. Names four parts of personal protection equipment. Describes three measures and / or reactions in case of accidents. Names four required reactions in case of fire. Describes first measure in case of electrical accidents.


Skills Keeps workplace in order. Takes measures or shows required behaviour to protect safety and health.

Surveillance



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Considers relevant safety measures for the use of tools and machines. Shows responsibility for entrusted materials, tools and machines.

Carefulness Minds completeness of work sequences during the planning process. Handles drawings, tools, machines and materials carefully and respectively selects appropriate tools, machines and materials. Works carefully, accurately and environmentally consciously.


In case of uncertainty asks appropriate and proper questions, and listens carefully. Makes arrangement with colleagues.

Commitment Works steadily on work assignment.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 5e,h,i, 6h,i, Metal worker: Ser. no. 5b, Machinery and plant operator: Ser. no. 6f;




Selects and applies required safety measures while working with tools and machines.

Surveillance

Carefulness Selects appropriate tools, machines and materials and handles them carefully. Produces one operating component.


Asks comprehensible questions in case of uncertainty. Makes arrangement with team colleagues about use of tools, machines and materials.

Commitment Works steadily on assignment.


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Manufacturing and assembling items for an extractor

Specification and material, see: http://www.christiani.de/product_info.php/products_id/20676




No. 4 Maintenance of Technical Systems

August 2013




INBAS GmbH / BWHW e.V. 2013

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Unit of Learning Outcomes 4 Maintenance of Technical Systems

Unit of Learning Outcomes No. 4


Title Maintenance of technical systems

Compared to training level Unit of learning outcome no. 4 of 4 of the first year of training


The trainees are able to plan and completely conduct maintenance work at machine tools. Based on maintenance instructions and lubrication charts they gather the maintenance measures and plan the process by means of a work schedule. They conduct maintenance work and check the state of operating equipment, possible abrasion, damages and corrosion phenomena of the machine tool. They control the result and record the conducted maintenance work and possible faults in a maintenance list. The detailed learning outcomes are listed below.

EQF level GQR level

EQF level 2 or GQR level 2 (GQR: level 3 = 2 years of initial vocational training; level 4 = 3 or 3 ½ years of initial training; application of units of learning outcomes as basic qualification is still unclear in Germany.)



• Metal worker (3.5 years) • Machinery and plant operator (2 years)

ECVET points to be scored

(in relation to entire training).

(calculation based on 60 points per year.)

Industrial metal work occupations 10.12 ECVET points

Metal worker 7.7 ECVET points

Machinery and plant operator 8.6 ECVET points

Performance assessment The implementation guide for the unit of learning outcomes no. 4 specifies test criteria for each learning outcome for performance assessment.


Example: maintenance of machine tools based on the manual or maintenance plan


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Weighting of basic performances Single results

Weighing Total result



100%

Work schedule 30%



20%

65% Documentation 60%

Technical discussion 20%







Vocational training has to impart in an orderly training vocational knowledge, skills and competences (professional capabilities) necessary for an occupation in a changing world of work. Furthermore, it has to make sure for the trainees to acquire the necessary work experience (§ 1, Para. 3, German Vocational Training Act/BBiG). Thus, the training takes place in the company (3-4 days) as well as at vocational school (1-2 days). For both training locations legal framework curricula are valid and ensure a standardised training at national level.




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Unit of learning outcome No. 4 Maintenance of technical systems






Learning outcomes

Finds and reads maintenance plans; plans maintenance by means of prepared schemata and determines effects on serviceability; gathers tools and auxiliary material. Checks technical systems by determining state of operating equipment, possible abrasion, damages and corrosion phenomena. Conducts maintenance work. Controls, evaluates and documents maintenance tasks and their results. Observes regulations for work- and environmental protection. Observes internal safety regulations regularly, particularly for electric devices; observes health protection regulations; takes remedial action in case of hazard potentials; familiar with required behaviour and measures in case of accidents. Works carefully and responsibly; communicates adequately; shows commitment.


Names maintenance jobs. Names symbols with regard to maintenance tasks and lubricants. Names various maintenance intervals for machine tools together with the respective jobs to be done. Names various lubrication- and maintenance parts of machine tools. Names major maintenance steps so that the serviceability of the machine can be demonstrated (functional check) Names possibilities and regulations for a safe and environmentally correct disposal on site, the storage system of the workshop, the workshop regulations, and the basics of health-, work and environmental protection. Names safety regulations required for work assignment. Names protective measures required for work assignment.


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Gathers relevant information about maintenance from maintenance instructions and lubrication charts. Carefulness: handles maintenance instructions and lubrication charts carefully and properly. Communication: in case of uncertainty asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions. Listens attentively. 1 Conducts maintenance. Conducts functional check. Disposes of remains of materials and additives, particularly of lubricants (coolants). Stows away tools, materials, products according to the storage system of the workshop. Cleans up the workplace according to the basics of health-, work- and environmental protection as well as to workshop regulations. Applies safety regulations required for work assignment. Applies protective measures required for work assignment. Observes behaviour required to protect own health and the health of others. Identifies hazard potentials during maintenance work based on known hazardous situations and takes remedial actions accordingly. Keeps workplace in order.


Plans the work sequences based on the maintenance instructions and lubrication charts and puts the sequences in a reasonable order. Carefulness: Observes the completeness of work sequences during the planning process. Checks reliably the state of operating equipment, possible abrasion, damages and corrosion phenomena on the machine tool. Communication: in case of uncertainty asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions. Listens attentively. Makes arrangements with colleagues to coordinate the maintenance (vs. use) of machines. Carefulness: resource-oriented work. Evaluates maintenance tasks regularly during and at the end of the work process. Records maintenance tasks and arising faults in a maintenance list (according to the requirements of the manufacturing company of the machine / device). Sense of responsibility: reduction of abrasion by conscientious control and evaluation. Checks and evaluates the orderliness of the workplace and the workshop and corrects inadmissibilities independently or upon consultation.

1 The execution of a complete work task implies work attitudes that are generally called “social and personal competences”. The companies consider them as prerequisite for an apprenticeship. The “unit of learning outcomes” lists them under “work attitude” (sequence no. 6). Furthermore, they are mentioned in the respective sequences of the work task in order to show at what point they are especially relevant. The draft of the German Qualification Frame (G-NQF/GQF) mentions, apart from knowledge and skills, also social competence and self-competence.


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The sequence of a complete work task consists of information and planning, execution of the work task, controlling and evaluation as well as clearing up the workplace and waste disposal. One overlapping dimension of a work task is observance of safety and health protection regulations. The work attitude necessary for a successful completion of the task is also an overlapping feature.





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EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names maintenance jobs. Names symbols with regard to maintenance tasks and lubricants. Names various maintenance intervals for machine tools together with the respective jobs to be done.

Skills Gathers relevant information about maintenance from maintenance instructions and lubrication charts. Carefulness: handles maintenance instructions and lubrication charts carefully and properly. Communication: in case of uncertainty asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions. Listens attentively. 2

Competences Plans the work sequences based on the maintenance instructions and lubrication charts and puts the sequences in a reasonable order. Carefulness: Observes the completeness of work sequences during the planning process.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 5a,c, 6b,l; LF 4; Metal worker: ser. no. 5a,f, 6a,b; LF 4; Machinery and plant operator: ser. no. 5b, 6a, 7a,b, 12a; LF 4 of industrial metal work occupations.



Knowledge Names major maintenance tasks. Names symbols with regard to the maintenance tasks and lubricants. Names various maintenance intervals for machine tools and respective jobs to be done.


Skills Gathers all relevant information from instruction manual. Care: handles drawings carefully. Communication: In case of uncertainty asks appropriate and proper questions. Listens carefully.

Work schedule

Competences Prepares a work schedule based on the information of the maintenance instructions and lubrication charts.

2 The execution of a complete work task implies work attitudes that are generally called “social and personal competences”. The companies consider them as prerequisite for an apprenticeship. The “unit of learning outcomes” lists them under “work attitude” (sequence no. 6). Furthermore, they are mentioned in the respective sequences of the work task in order to show at what point they are especially relevant. The draft of the German Qualification Frame (G-NQF/GQF) mentions, apart from knowledge and skills, also social competence and self-competence.


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EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names various lubrication- and maintenance parts of machine tools.

Skills Conducts maintenance.

Competences Checks reliably the state of operating equipment, possible abrasion, damages and corrosion phenomena on the machine tool. Communication: in case of uncertainty asks appropriate (clarification questions) and adequate (choice of language) questions. Listens attentively. Makes arrangements with colleagues to coordinate the maintenance (vs. use) of machines. Carefulness: resource-oriented work.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 6c,j, 7b, 9a,b,c; LF 4; Metal worker: ser. no. 8c, 12a,b,c,d,e; LF 4; Machinery and plant operator: ser. no. 6e, 13a; LF 4 of metal work occupations



Knowledge Names various lubrication- and maintenance parts on machine tools properly. Names various kinds of additives used for maintenance of machines.


Skills Cuts machine off the power supply and safeguards it against being accidentally switched on again.

Surveillance

Competences Selects required tools based on maintenance instructions and lubrication charts. Selects all necessary additives based on maintenance instructions and lubrication charts.

Work schedule, surveillance


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EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names major maintenance steps so that the serviceability of the machine can be demonstrated (functional check).

Skills Conducts functional check.

Competences Evaluates maintenance tasks regularly during and at the end of the work process. Records maintenance tasks and arising faults in a maintenance list (according to the requirements of the manufacturing company of the machine / device). Sense of responsibility: reduction of abrasion by conscientious control and evaluation.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 6g,k; LF 4; Metal worker: ser. no. 5g, 6d; LF 4; Machinery and plant operator: ser. no. 6d,g; LF 4 of industrial metal work occupations



Knowledge Names preliminary work for functional check: removing barriers and warning notices, restoring power supply, informing colleagues about maintenance being finished.


Skills Conducts work sequences for preliminary work and functional check. Surveillance

Prepares a documentation. Documentation

Competences Checks maintenance measures regularly and evaluates the final result after functional check.

Surveillance / Documentation


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EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names possibilities and regulations for a safe and environmentally correct disposal on site, the storage system of the workshop, the workshop regulations, and the basics of health-, work and environmental protection.

Skills Disposes of remains of materials and additives, particularly of lubricants (coolants). Stows away tools, materials, products according to the storage system of the workshop. Cleans up the workplace according to the basics of health-, work- and environmental protection as well as to workshop regulations.

Competences Checks and evaluates the orderliness of the workplace and the workshop and corrects inadmissibilities independently or upon consultation

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 4a,b,c,d; LF 4; Metal worker: Ser. no. 4a,b,c,d; LF 4; Machinery and plant operator: ser. no. 4a,b,d, 12b; LF 4 of industrial metal work occupations



Knowledge Names internal facilities for disposal of waste and hazardous materials. Written test/ technical discussion

Skills Cleans up the workplace by using appropriate tools and means. Cleans tools and stows them away properly.

Surveillance

Competences Finally evaluates cleaning up and makes corrections, if necessary. Surveillance


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EQF-Dimensions

Knowledge Names safety regulations required for work assignment. Names protective measures required for work assignment.

Skills Applies safety regulations required for work assignment. Applies protective measures required for work assignment. Observes behaviour required to protect own health and the health of others. Identifies hazard potentials during maintenance work based on known hazardous situations and takes remedial actions accordingly. Keeps workplace in order.

Competences (Remains on level of knowledge and skills; see also definition of concepts “Brief View on Unit of Learning Outcomes No. 4“)

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 3a,b,c,d,e; LF 4; Metal worker: ser. no. 3a,b,c,d; LF 4; Machinery and plant operator: ser. no. 3a,b,c,d, 12a; LF 4 of industrial metal work occupations



Knowledge Names safety measures: applying barriers and warning notices; cutting off power supply; informing colleagues about maintenance being conducted; removing chips not with compressed air (injury risk), current above 50 mA and voltage above 50 V are life-endangering, naming hand guard (gloves) and skin protection (barrier cream), describing first measures in case of electrical accidents.


Skills Keeps workplace in order Surveillance



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Works carefully during maintenance. Evaluates what safety measures have to be applied for selecting and using tools and machines. Shows responsibility for entrusted materials, tools and machines.

Carefulness Minds completeness of work sequences during planning process. Handles drawings, tools, machines and materials carefully and accordingly selects adequate tools, machines and materials. Works carefully, accurately and environmentally consciously.


In cases of uncertainty asks appropriate and proper questions, and listens attentively. Makes arrangement with colleagues to coordinate use of materials and machines.

Commitment Works steadily on work assignment.

Framework curricula

Industrial metal work occupations: BBP 3a, 5i; Metal worker: ser. no. 3a, 5b; Machinery and plant operator: ser. no. 3a,


EQF Test Criteria Instrument


Selects and applies required safety measures while working with tools and machines.

Surveillance

Carefulness Selects appropriate tools, machines and materials and handles them carefully.


Asks comprehensible questions in case of uncertainty. Makes arrangement with team colleagues about use of tools, machines and materials.

Commitment Conducts maintenance work steadily. Conducts complete maintenance.


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Work instruction: maintenance of vertical milling machine based on below drawings enclosed in the instruction manual.

Nedo, Harald / Kaese, Jürgen / Langanke, Lutz u. a.: Metalltechnik für die gesamte Ausbildung. Teilezurichter/-in, Maschinen- und Anlagenführer/-in, Metallbearbeiter/-in. Nach Lernfeldern. Mit deutsch-englischem Sachwortverzeichnis. 1. Auflage. Braunschweig 2009. S. 224.