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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for fabrication or repair
   • Confirm work instructions with supervisor
   • Identify hazards and report to supervisor
   • Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment
   • Confirm items for repair or fabrication
   • Select tools and equipment appropriate to job requirements
   • Select jointing or welding materials suitable to the job requirements
2. Assist with maintaining structures and facilities
   • Repair or fabricate equipment and structures
   • Use appropriate jointing methods
3. Complete fabrication and repair
   • Clean and store materials and equipment
   • Clean and maintain work area and remove hazardous materials in an environmentally responsible manner
   • Complete workplace records

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be observed undertaking minor fabrication and repair of metal or plastic structures where the services of a specialist trades person is not necessary.

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify job requirements and select materials, tools and equipment

identify hazards apply safe work practices including use of personal protective equipment

identify and use jointing methods and safe repair and fabrication techniques

use welding and thermal cutting equipment safely

clean up after operations

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

types of fabrication materials and their various applications

range of metals and non-metal materials that may be used in fabrication and repair

industry joining and welding techniques and fabrication and repair methods

work health and safety requirements

environmental codes of practice with regard to equipment operation and maintenance activities

operating principles and operating methods for equipment

various types of welders and respective functions

environmental impacts and minimisation measures

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