Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select materials and equipment, and to measure, cut and assemble frame structures, to meet specifications.
This unit applies to individuals working in accordance with established procedures. Frame structures may be those in recreational vehicles and equipment, marine craft, aircraft, heavy vehicles, plant and agricultural equipment.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for fabrication work | 1.1 Access and interpret job information from specifications 1.2 Identify and follow workplace health and safety requirements 1.3 Select and confirm materials against quality specifications 1.4 Identify, select and prepare components and tooling in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures 1.5 Identify opportunities for minimising waste and maximising energy efficiency and plan work accordingly |
2. Select frame materials and accessories | 2.1 Select type and size of materials according to frame dimension, in-service environment and customer requirements 2.2 Select attachment methods and materials in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements |
3. Measure and determine frame requirements | 3.1 Access and identify measurement requirements from specifications and/or direct measurement 3.2 Take accurate measurements to confirm frame dimensions against specifications |
4. Cut and assemble frame components | 4.1 Cut and assemble components in accordance with work plan and specifications 4.2 Safely use tooling and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 4.3 Check component lengths, fittings and frame assembly dimensions for conformity to specifications in accordance with workplace procedures |
5. Clean up work area and maintain equipment | 5.1 Store or recycle materials in accordance with workplace procedures 5.2 Clean and clear work area and dispose of rubbish safely 5.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and supplier specifications 5.4 Identify and tag unserviceable or faulty equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 5.5 Accurately complete required workplace documentation |
Evidence of Performance
There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and:
fabricated 3 frame structures.
Evidence of Knowledge
There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
basic aspects of regulations and standards that apply to frame fabrication:
Australian Standards
Australian Design Rules (ADRs)
types of technical information that inform frame fabrication and how to interpret that information
types of frames, fittings and fasteners
types of frame materials and their application
equipment and tooling features, functions and safe operation, including:
tube bending
wire swaging
production methods and procedures, including:
frame design
material and hardware selection
measuring
positioning and fixing
cutting
assembly/fitting up
organisational procedures for:
communication and reporting
environmental protection and sustainability, including:
dust
noise
waste
quality assurance
work health and safety, including personal protective equipment
work planning.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
materials for fabrication of frame structures
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to fabrication of frame structures
specifications and work instructions
workplace procedures.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.
Reading skills to interpret and follow job information, written procedures and documentation.
Writing skills to complete workplace documentation.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Sectors
Vehicle body