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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare work
   • Interpret plans and specifications
   • Check the quantity and quality of materials
   • Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability
   • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls
   • Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Set out the site for the structure
   • Determine and locate services
   • Mark out the position of the structure or feature
   • Establish profiles to conform to nominated tolerances
   • Excavate and prepare footings according to the type of structure to be erected
3. Prepare and cut metal components
   • Lay components out for assembly
   • Mark the length of components and the positions of joins
   • Cut, check and join components in preparation for joining and assembly
4. Assemble and erect structure
   • Fix, join or assemble metal components into position and fix into place
   • Install remaining components and fix into position
   • Finish off structure to ensure all components are secure and complete
   • Apply coatings
5. Check quality of work and clean-up site
   • Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure they have met the required drawings and specifications standards
   • Clean debris from structure and site
   • Remove and dispose of all debris in a manner that minimises risk to the environment
   • Store unused metal components for future re-use
   • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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:

plan and prepare metal structures and features using plans and specifications

mark out sites for metal structures and features using design drawings and specifications

use surveying instruments

establish levels and prepare footings

excavate footings

estimate quantities

use power tools efficiently and safely

measure and mark lengths of metal components

fix, join or assemble metal components using a variety of recognised methods

apply a variety of surface finishes

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of installing metal structures and features

levelling principles and techniques

footings for timber structures and their construction methods

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