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LMTTF2017A
Cut, bend and shape metal
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to cutting simple section metal stock and bending it into simple shapes. Work may involve interaction with other people in the workplace including supervisors and production personnel. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as:
operational indoor workplaces
operational outdoor workplaces
hazardous or exposed conditions
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.
The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising for the safe and efficient use of technology and processes to cut, bend and shape metals used in the textile fabrication industry. This unit also requires an ability to interpret and communicate specifications and job related information, check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to own work such as those associated with equipment maintenance or repair requirements. Self management skills are applied to ensure workplace and quality standards are achieved.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to cut prescribed lengths of metal bar stock and to bend the lengths into various shapes by hand or with the aid of formers.
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