Required skills

assess design information for adequacy of information needed for structural steel detailing

liaise with architects and engineers

assess scope of structural steel detailing tasks and priorities

interpret design drawings sketches and schedules to determine dimensions layouts types and grades of materials

interpret manufacturers catalogues and product information

use basic trigonometry to determine dimensions not given in design information

work according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace which may include requirements prescribed by legislation awards agreements and conditions of employment standard operating procedures or oral written or visual instructions

communicate at all levels about technical issues related to patterns and specifications

reading and numeracy is required to the level of interpreting workplace documents and technical information

Required knowledge

architectural and engineering design drawings including standard symbols terms abbreviations and sketches

connections used in structural steel construction

the difference between design and detail drawing processes

drawing office procedures

fabrication processes and procedures

the Australian steel structures limit state design codes AS requirements in so far as they impact on steel detailing

characteristics of portal frame construction especially the behaviour of the frame under load and points of high stress

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 of for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

identify and interpret architect and engineer design specifications for structural steel constructions including design information for steel to steel and steel to nonsteel connections

relate design information to structural steel detailing processes for connections

establish efficient administrative arrangements for liaison with designers including arrangements for formal requests for further information

establish drawing and document control procedures

identify standard components and connections from industry publications manufacturers catalogues and Australian or other relevant standards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Resource implications for this unit include

access to real or appropriately simulated detailing of structural steel connections including provision of suitable design information

computer with suitable CAD software or manual drafting equipment and material including work areas materials and equipment

access to steel and component manufacturers catalogues or websites

access to relevant standards through either hard copy or internet access

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Manufacturing Training Package

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

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

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where structural steel detailing is involved

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Connections

Design information

Standard connections

Connection type

Standard detailing parameters

Components

Standard welding symbols

Non-steel connections

Haunch specifications

Fixings

Work environment