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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work.
  2. Identify cutting requirements.
  3. Perform cuts and inspect.
  4. Clean up.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication skills to

access information

complete workplace documentation

determine requirements

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements share information listen and understand

follow instructions

plan and sequence tasks with others

read and interpret

drawings and specifications

documentation from a variety of sources

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication such as hand signals

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools equipment or materials

marking out and accurately cutting mild steel up to mm thick and mild steel pipe up to mm diameter without manual force

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

organisational skills including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to

access and understand sitespecific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

application of organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of oxy welding

dangers of high pressure settings with oxyLPGacetylene equipment

job safety analysis JSA and safe work method statements SWMS

operating principles of oxyLPGacetylene equipment

potential fumes and health and safety risks from high temperatures on fluxes and materials

properties of materials and the effect of heat on the properties of metal

relevant OHS regulations and PPE requirements

SI system of measurement

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of

locating interpreting and applying relevant information standards and specifications to cutting with oxyLPGacetylene

applying safety requirements throughout the work sequence including the use of PPE

as a minimum the ability to given the plans and specifications mark out and cut the following items of plumbing material

using handheld oxy acetylene cutting equipment cut mm x mm sheet of mild steel sheet up to mm thick into three equal pieces

using handheld oxy acetylene cutting equipment cut up to mm mild steel disc to fit a DN to DN diameter mild steel pipe

using handheld oxy acetylene cutting equipment cut holes to fit three up to DN branch pipes into a length of up to DN diameter mild steel pipe

marking out and cutting should ensure

a clean cut and fit of the materials

correct identification of requirements and details of proposed cuts

correct selection and use of appropriate processes tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

compliance with regulations standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

communicating and working effectively and safely with others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources including industry related systems information

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:

handling of materials

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:

pressurised and inflammable gases

surrounding structure and facilities

trip hazards

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of first aid equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Environmental requirements cover:

clean-up protection

waste management.

Quality assurance requirements may include:

Australian standards

Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy

International Standards Organisation

site safety plan

workplace operations and procedures.

Tools and equipment include:

grinders and clamps

hand and power tools

measuring equipment

oxy welding equipment.

Materials include:

LPG and acetylene gases

mild steel pipe (up to DN100) and oxygen

mild steel sheet (up to 8mm thick).

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

gasfitting authority

state or territory statutory authority

statutory plumbing authority.