Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for fabrication work
- Information for work is accessed from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications and interpreted.
- OH&S requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.
- Materials are selected and inspected for quality.
- Components, tooling and equipment for fabrication are identified, selected and prepared in accordance with worksite procedures.
- Procedures are determined to minimise waste material.
- Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
- Measure job and determine frame requirements
- Select frame materials and attachments/joiners
- Information for selection of materials and attachments/ joiners is interpreted and followed.
- Materials type and size are selected according to frame dimension, in-service environment and customer requirements.
- Attachment methods and materials are selected according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
- Cut materials, fit frame attachments/joiners and assemble frame
- Information for cutting materials, fitting of attachments/ joiners and assembly is interpreted and followed.
- Tooling and equipment are used for cutting and fitting attachments/joiners.
- Cutting, attachment/joiner fitting and assembly is carried out and completed in accordance with work plan and specifications.
- Component lengths, fittings and frame assembly dimensions are checked for conformity to specifications in accordance with worksite procedures.
- All cutting, fitting and assembly operations are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
- Fit fabricated frame structure
- Fitting is completed without causing damage to equipment, component/system or machinery.
- Information for fitting fabricated frame is interpreted and followed.
- Frame fitting is carried out and completed in accordance with work plan and specifications.
- Production is checked for conformity to specifications in accordance with worksite procedures.
- Install and fasten frame structure
- Information for installation and fastening is interpreted and followed.
- Installation and fastening processes and methods are accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and/or determined from existing fitting.
- Installation and fastenings are checked for conformity to manufacturer/component supplier specifications and vehicle operational requirements.
- Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedure.
- Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
- Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.