Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for assembly
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity
- Assembly sequence are planned
- Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process
- Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Suitable work area is selected for the task
- Tools and equipment suitable to the fixing method are selected and checked for safe operation
- Components, hardware, fittings and attachments are collected
- Fixing and joining devices are selected in line with work instructions and type of materials to be joined
- Jigs are selected and checked for suitability of purpose
- Assemble components
- Components are laid out and joined using jigs and appropriate fastenings
- Hand and/or power tools and equipment are used as required
- Assembled frame is checked for compliance with specifications
- Components are prepared, assembled and fitted as per specification
- Frames which do not meet quality specifications are repaired or tagged for further processing or recycling/disposal
- Finished products are organised and stored in holding area
- Clean work area and maintain equipment
- Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures
- Tools and equipment used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures
- Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures