Assessor Resource

ACMFAR305A
Perform welding tasks using a forge

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit is applicable to a farriery environment where the welding requirements are not required to meet the Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose. The materials used are generally low carbon and mild steels.

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This unit of competency covers the processes of identifying welding requirements from instructions, preparing the materials and carrying out routine welding using a forge.

This unit forms part of the requirements of the trade qualification for farriery.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:

identify welding requirements

prepare materials for welding

prepare and manage fire for welding

undertake farriery welding tasks using a forge

safely extinguish forge and dispose appropriately of ash and debris.

The skills and knowledge required to perform welding tasks using a forge must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in worksites, where routine farriery tasks are performed, or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions.

There must be access to the appropriate equipment and/or resources to enable one to demonstrate competence.

Method of assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated, to industry defined standards, on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

The assessment strategy must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this unit are:

written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and first-hand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks

simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions

third-party evidence

workplace documentation

portfolio.

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

adhere to OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice

calculate the amount of metal required for bonding and welding

complete work tasks within acceptable timeframes and to industry standards

interpret work orders/instructions correctly including task and time requirements

judge correct welding heat to perform process on selected material

set up,manage and shut down a forge

literacy skills to read and follow organisational policies and procedures, including OHS, waste management and hygiene standards; follow sequenced written instructions; and record the information accurately and legibly

oral communication skills/language to fulfil the job role as specified, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice when required

numeracy skills to estimate, calculate, record and apply routine workplace measure to required tasks

problem-solving skills to select required materials and equipment and prioritise tasks

weld metals using forge produced heat

work as part of a team.

Required knowledge

materials to be welded and how they react to heat

OHS legislative requirements and farriery industry codes of practice

process of welding by forge produced heat

regulations covering farriers in specific equine industries

range, use and availability of materials and equipment

safe work practices

types of forge and forge fuel.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Specifications may include:

shape and size of shoe

corrective or supportive wedges, bars and other orthotic accessories.

Fuel for forge may include:

coke fire

LPG gas

other fuel sources suitable for working metals used in farriery trades.

Different levels of forge heat may include:

warm heat

black heat

dull red or blood red heat

bright red heat

bright yellow or near welding heat

light welding, sweating or slippery heat

full welding heat

white or snowball heat.

Tools may include:

fire forge tools:

butcher block brush

fire tongs

gas cylinder

gas fire tools:

gas gauge

hammer

ignition source

poker

rake

shovel

swab.

Welding tasks may include:

bending

drawing down

forge brazing

forge welding:

straight scarf weld

diagonal scarf weld

punching and drifting

upsetting or jumping up.

OHS implications may include:

manual handling associated with working with tools and metal

use of bottled gas

use of fire and dangers to the operator from:

radiant and direct heat

sparks

weld splatter and hot coals on the floor

using personal protective equipment:

eye and ear protection

farrier's apron

gloves

work boots.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Welding or bending requirements are identified from specifications. 
Locations of welds are identified in accordance with specifications. 
The amount of metal required for bending or welding is calculated. 
Materials are cleaned and prepared using appropriate tools and techniques. 
Fuel is selected, and tools prepared to manage the fuel source. 
The fire is managed to maintain its effectiveness as a forge. 
The correct forge heat is identified for particular operations. 
A range of farriery welding tasks are undertaken using appropriate welds and tools. 
Occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures applicable for use of forges are followed, including the use of required personal protective equipment. 
The forge fire is safely extinguished, and clean-up procedures are completed. 

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