This unit covers the cutting, non load-bearing welding and bending of materials using manual metal arc welding, oxyacetylene and cutting equipment and systems and LPG. It is appropriate for those working in operational, service and maintenance roles, at worksites within:
Civil construction
Coal mining
Drilling
Extractive industries
Metalliferous mining
This unit covers the cutting, welding and bending of materials in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes the planning and preparation for the work, the setting up and testing of the equipment, the cutting, heating and bending of materials using oxyacetylene, the shutdown of equipment and the completion of clean-up activities.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for cutting, welding and bending of materials
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the cutting, welding and bending of materials
working with others to undertake and complete the cutting, welding and bending of materials that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of cutting, welding and bending of materials that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the cutting, welding and bending of materials
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to cut, weld and bend materials:
apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
apply manufacturer's requirements and procedures
apply operational safety requirements
access, interpret and apply technical information
apply hand-eye coordination
read and interpret sketches or basic drawings
identify and select from a range of welding equipment and accessories
identify and match cutting equipment with specified tasks
apply environmental compliance requirements
Required knowledge
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to cut, weld and bend materials:
workplace and equipment safety requirements
quality requirements
construction and steel fixing terminology
manual metal arc welding, oxyacetylene and LPG heating and cutting equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations
manual metal arc welding, oxyacetylene and LPG heating and cutting equipment set-up and operating techniques
the types and properties of steel fixing materials
processes for the calculation of material requirements
materials safety data sheets (MSDS)
plans, drawings and specifications
materials handling, storage and environmentally friendly waste management
JSA's/safe work method statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work instructions may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches
plans and specifications
quality requirements, including: dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards
operational details
safe work procedures
Safety requirements may include:
protective clothing and equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environment and safety
handling of materials
use of fire fighting equipment
use of First Aid equipment
hazards and risks control, including:
uneven/unstable terrain
trees
fires
overhead and underground services
bridges
buildings
traffic
embankments
excavations and cuttings
structures and
hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures
underground and overhead services
other machines
personnel restricted access barriers
traffic control
working at heights
working in proximity to others
worksite visitors and
the public
emergency procedures, including:
emergency shutdown and stopping
extinguishing equipment fires
organisational First Aid requirements and
evacuation
Equipment may include:
cylinders
regulators
gas tubing
cutting blowpipes
flint lighters
measuring tapes/rules
clamps and
support stands
Materials are to include:
deformed bars, plain rods, mesh sheets of plain bars and mesh sheets of deformed bars, cutting consumables and may include scaffolding components, pipe sections and structural steel sections
Environmentalprotection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise, vibration and dust management and
clean-up management
Cutting of steel may include:
cutting up of waste for salvage
cutting reinforcement steel and
cutting holes in plate
Bending is to include:
reinforcement steel
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the cutting, welding and bending of materials
Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated work
Follow safety requirements in accordance with safety plans and policies
Identify and implement signage/barricade requirements
Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, and check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement
Calculate material quantity requirements in accordance with plans and/or specifications
Identify, obtain, prepare, safely handle and locate materials ready for use appropriate to the work application
Identify and apply environmental protection requirements for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations
Select and locate correct fire extinguisher to be readily accessible prior to and during operations
Attach regulators to Oxy and Acetylene bottles in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and OHS regulations
Purge lines to manufacturer's recommendations prior to lighting up
Test equipment for leaks and undertake corrective action or report faults
Select correct pressures and cutting tips in accordance with material to be cut and manufacturer's specifications
Accurately mark and secure or clamp material ready for cutting
Light torch correctly and safely according to manufacturer's specifications
Adjust setting of flame for cutting to manufacturer's recommendations
Adopt correct cutting position during cutting to set out mark
Undertake and verify test runs in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site specifications
Carry out welding and cutting in accordance with site procedures
Clean welds using appropriate tools and techniques
Confirm weld and cut specifications by visual inspection and defects identified and repaired
Accurately mark and secure or clamp material ready for bending
Light torch correctly and safely according to manufacturer's specifications
Apply heat to specified material and so weakening effects of the heating process are minimised
Bend material to specification and cool correctly
Switch off torch according to manufacturer's specifications
Shut off gas supply according to manufacturer's specifications
Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with
legislation/regulations/code of practice and job specification
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with
Manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices
Process records in accordance with site requirements
Forms
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