8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired fabricate metal structures and components. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows: KS01-PM340B Metal structures and components T1 Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of: Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations Relevant plant and equipment, its location Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant Basic metallurgy Hand and portable power tools Welding, heating and cutting techniques Mechanical cutting techniques Paints, sealants and glues Sheet metal work Distortion control techniques Jigs and templates Levelling and aligning techniques Workshop plant and equipment Assembly techniques Fabrication techniques and principles Geometric development techniques Materials/sections Forming and shaping techniques and principles Heating, cutting and welding equipment Mathematical techniques T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: Apply Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations Interpret Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals Use welding, cutting and heating equipment Use workshop plant and equipment Apply geometric development concepts Apply basic engineering concepts Apply basic engineering design concepts Perform precision measurements Use hand and portable power tools Fabricate, assemble and install structures and components Select materials and resources Apply distortion control techniques Apply job inspection techniques Make jigs and templates Apply levelling and aligning techniques Apply metal forming techniques Communicate effectively |