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

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

identify and interpret engineering design specifications for structural steel bolted and welded connections

relate design information to structural steel detailing processes

correctly use the Australian standard bolting category identification system

understand and apply the relevant sections of AS 1101 Part 3, AS4100, AS 1111 and AS 1252

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 ancillary structural steelwork including provision of suitable design information for bolts and welds

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 and/or 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.

Required skills

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

liaise with design engineers

assess scope of structural steel detailing tasks and priorities

interpret design drawings, sketches and schedules

determine bolt and thread length taking into account:

shank lengths as defined in AS 1111 and AS 1252

whether the thread is to be included or excluded in the shear plane

grip and ply thicknesses

thread projection as per AS 4100

nut and washer requirements

detail welds consistent with design information and AS4100 and AS 1101 Part 3

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

structural steel members and connections used in structural steelwork

the difference between design and detail drawing processes

drawing office procedures

fabrication processes and procedures

the Australian steel structures limit state design code's (AS4100) requirements in so far as they impact on steel detailing

Australian standard bolting category identification system

bolt and thread length considerations including:

shank lengths as defined in AS 1111 and AS 1252

inclusion or exclusion of the shear plane in the thread

grip and ply thicknesses

thread projection requirements as per AS 4100

nut and washer requirements

standard welding symbols as described in AS 1101 Part 3 welding theory and processes

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.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements

Bolt and thread lengths

Bolt and thread lengths may be specified by the engineer or by the detailer

Standard welding symbols

Standard welding symbols as described in AS 1101 Part 3

Work environment

Detailing may be undertaken in a variety of work environments including commercial, home office or fabrication or construction enterprise.

Work may be performed individually on a contracting/project basis or as part of a project team and in response to combinations of paper based and electronic instructions.