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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for the job
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Equipment manufacturer operating procedures and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted
   • Materials for oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment and PPE are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Conduct thermal heating and cutting activities
   • Work area is prepared according to workplace instructions and workplace procedures
   • Oxyacetylene equipment is set up, gauges and pressures are set, and flames are adjusted according to equipment manufacturer operating procedures and workplace procedures
   • Metal temperatures are monitored using a range of methods
   • Thermal heating and cutting are carried out according to safety and environmental requirements and without causing damage to vehicle or components
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, maintained and reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare for the job
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Equipment manufacturer operating procedures and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted
   • Materials for oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment and PPE are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Conduct thermal heating and cutting activities
   • Work area is prepared according to workplace instructions and workplace procedures
   • Oxyacetylene equipment is set up, gauges and pressures are set, and flames are adjusted according to equipment manufacturer operating procedures and workplace procedures
   • Metal temperatures are monitored using a range of methods
   • Thermal heating and cutting are carried out according to safety and environmental requirements and without causing damage to vehicle or components
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, maintained and reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Tools and equipment must include:	oxyacetylene plant thermal heating and cutting equipment.
Methods must include at least one of the following:	colour heat crayon temperature gauge.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS), and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE when working with oxyacetylene equipment using specialist thermal heating and cutting tools and equipment manually handling vehicle components and heating and cutting equipment identifying and controlling hazards environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on three different vehicle body sections.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS), and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to carrying out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with oxyacetylene equipment

using specialist thermal heating and cutting tools and equipment

manually handling vehicle components and heating and cutting equipment

identifying and controlling hazards

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials

equipment manufacturer operating procedures

use and operation of oxyacetylene plant, including procedures for setting and adjusting pressure and gauges

oxyacetylene flame identification and applications, including:

natural

carburising

oxidising

maintenance requirements of oxyacetylene equipment, including checking for oxyacetylene gas leaks from gauges, fittings and hoses

methods, techniques and procedures for oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting

procedures for protecting vehicle and components during oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting work

procedures for final inspection of oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting work.

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