Fitting Competition

A Fitter and Machinist sets up and operates precision metal cutting and grinding machines to fabricate and repair parts and products made from metals, plastics, rubber textiles, fibreglass and space age alloys. They are required to determine dimensions by logic or by measuring samples and program electronic instruments that have digital readouts for use.

The WorldSkills Australia Fitting Competition tests skills and knowledge required to perform a range of skills for those working in the Fitting and Machining trade. The work is in a defined range of skilled operations, which require the use of hand tools and general machinery.

YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN FITTING IF YOU:

  • Are practical and good with your hands
  • Are interested in mathematics
  • Plan methodically
  • Are precise

IT ALL BEGINS AT A REGIONAL COMPETITION

The WorldSkills Australia Fitting Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 Australian regions. The Fitting Regional Competitions test the skills and knowledge of 4000+ apprentices, trainees and students, who have the opportunity to win gold, silver and bronze medals and gain the chance to go on to compete at a national level.

WorldSkills Australia competitions operate on a two-year cycle. The next Fitting Regional Competition rounds are now running across the country. 2023 and 2025 are the next National Championship years.

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Training Package Requirements

The WorldSkills Australia Fitting Competitions are aligned to the National Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package.

Regional Competition

Training Package Requirements – Regional Level

The 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Fitting competition is aligned to the Units of Competency contained in the MEM30219 – Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade Qualification.

Regional Tasks

The Regional Competition will test the skills of Competitors whilst they produce and assemble a project to the drawing supplied. Competitors will assemble the project to the specifications as shown in the drawing, this includes fitting sprockets and a chain which will need to be tensioned correctly.

The competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Fitting:

  • Read and interpret drawings
  • Marking out
  • Working in a safe manner
  • Basic machining. This may include milling, turning and/or drilling
  • Make measurements and calculations
  • Drill, ream, tap holes
  • Using hand tools
  • Basic fitting techniques for assembly including precision assembly
  • Fitting sprockets and adjusting chain tension

Regionals Competition Duration

The competition is completed in 6 hours over 1 day not including briefing or breaks.

National Competition

Training Package Requirements – National Level

Training Package Requirements – National Level

The 2023 WorldSkills Australia National Fitting competition is aligned to the Units of Competency contained in the MEM30219 – Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade Qualification

National Tasks

The National Competition consists of a combination of practical and planning skills performed on the lathe, milling machine, by marking out, and the hand skills. The competition project consists of three (3) sub-assemblies and one final assembly. The competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Fitting:

  • Read and interpret charts, drawings, and instructions
  • measurements and calculations
  • Observing correct safety procedures
  • Planning and presenting job plan
  • Correct manual handling techniques
  • Mark out holes
  • Basic lathe working
  • Fitting and assembly techniques
  • Adjusting & aligning
  • Problem solving
  • Boring
  • Broaching
  • Filing and hacksawing
  • Drilling
  • Tapping
  • Reaming
  • countersinking
  • soldering

Nationals Competition Duration

The competition is completed in 18 hours over 3 days not including briefing or breaks.

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