Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret specifications and organise materials
- Prepare material and tooling
- Dimensions are translated to material in accordance with specifications.
- Cutting and forming equipment is prepared and adjusted to ensure accuracy of fabrication.
- Material is cut according to specifications ensuring minimisation of wastage and maintenance of surplus material identification.
- Material requiring special treatment is made ready for the appropriate processes.
- Solution treatment of materials is carried out in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
- Form material
- Hand correction of fabricated components
- Inspect components
- Fabricated components are inspected to confirm dimensional accuracy and specifications are met.
- Checking fixtures are used where appropriate to ensure requirements are met.
- Components requiring special or further treatment are made ready for the appropriate processes.
- Completed components are tagged or identified as required.