Required skills

communication skills to follow workplace verbal instructions

initiative and enterprise skills to recognise a workplace problem or potential problem and take action

learning skills to identify sources of information seek assistance and expert knowledge to develop skills and understanding

literacy skills to

understand quality procedures

read and follow information in written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other reference documents

numeracy skills to interpret oxyacetylene pressure gauge and measuring equipment

planning and organising skills to

plan setup adjustment cutting and heating requirements and follow job specification

plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time

identify risk factors and take action to minimise them

problemsolving skills to

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggest possible causes

seek information and assistance as required to solve problems

selfmanagement skills to

recognise own limitations and seek advice

follow workplace policies and documentation such as industry code of practice and procedures

teamwork skills to apply knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

technical skills to use workplace tools and equipment relating to oxyacetylene plant thermal heating and thermal cutting of vehicle sectional repairs including

specialist tools and equipment

Required knowledge

WHS and environmental regulations and workplace policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner that ensures the safety of people and equipment

safety procedures specifications and schedules relating to work

workplace quality system documentation covering instructions procedures performance indicators and review processes or equivalent

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problemidentification and resolution techniques

equipment safety requirements

personal protective equipment requirements

procedures for operating oxyacetylene working pressure gauges for thermal cutting and thermal heating operations

different oxyacetylene flames and their application

procedures for using oxyacetylene thermal heating and thermal cutting equipment and associated safety requirements

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria required Skills and Knowledge the 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 workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

comply with relevant regulations standards codes of practice established safe practices and workplace policies and procedures

maintain working knowledge of current work systems and practices

apply within scope of own role the requirements of the job or work role

achieve oxyacetylene setup cutting and heating goals

achieve workplace quality goals

effectively apply problemsolving techniques

conduct oxyacetylene safety setup and flame adjustment processes

conduct thermal cutting processes

conduct thermal heating processes

use relevant tools and equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

Assessment is to occur

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit

a safe work environment

oxyacetylene plant

thermal heating and cutting equipment

hand tools

safety equipment

equipment operating instructions

equipment safety instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with the application of required skills and knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Workplace health and safety requirements:

Legislative requirements may include:

Workplace requirements may include:

Information may include:

Flames may include:

Resources may include: