Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare work
- Plans and specifications are interpreted and clarified with the supervisor.
- The quantity and quality of materials are checked to ensure they conform to design drawings and specifications.
- Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability according to enterprise guidelines.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
- Environmental implications of installing metal structures are identified and reported to the supervisor.
- Set out the site for the structure
- Services are determined and located from site plans.
- The position of the structure or feature is marked out according to design drawings and specifications.
- Profiles are established to conform to the tolerances nominated within the design drawings and specifications.
- Footings are excavated and prepared according to the type of structure or feature to be installed.
- Prepare and cut metal components
- Components are laid out ready for assembly to the requirements contained in the design drawings and specifications.
- The length of components and the positions of joins are marked out according to designated specifications in design drawings.
- Cutting tools are selected, used and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations and OHS specifications.
- Components are cut and joined in preparation for assembly.
- Assemble and erect structure
- Metal components are assembled into position and fixed into place according to design drawings and specifications.
- Remaining components are installed and fixed into position according to design drawings and specifications.
- Structure is finished off to ensure all components are secure and complete.
- Coatings are applied according to specifications, manufacturer's recommendations and OHS guidelines.
- Check quality of work and clean up site
- Quality of finished work is inspected to ensure the standard of the finished structure or feature is in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
- Debris is cleaned from structure and site according to enterprise guidelines.
- Waste material is disposed of in an environmentally aware and sensitive manner.
- Unused metal components are stored for future re-use according to enterprise guidelines.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to enterprise guidelines.