Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret specifications and organise materials
- Prepare material and tooling
- Dimensions to material are translated in accordance with specifications
- Cutting and forming equipment are prepared and adjusted to ensure accuracy of fabrication
- Material is cut according to specifications ensuring minimisation of wastage and maintenance of surplus material identification
- Material requiring special treatment is prepared for the appropriate processes
- Solution treatment of materials is carried out in accordance with approved procedures and specifications
- Hand form material
- Inspect components
- Fabricated components are inspected to confirm dimensional accuracy and specifications are met
- Checking fixtures are used, where appropriate, to ensure requirements are met
- Components requiring special or further treatment are prepared for the appropriate processes
- Completed components are tagged or identified, as required