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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select and set up forming/shaping equipment for a specific operation
   • Most appropriate tools and equipment are selected
   • Equipment is correctly set up and adjusted for operation to standard operating procedures
   • Allowances for shrinkage, thickness and inside/outside measurements are correctly made
2. Operate forming/shaping equipment
   • Machine is safely started up and shut down to standard operating procedures
   • Material and safety guards are correctly positioned.
   • Equipment is correctly operated and adjusted
3. Form and shape material
   • Material is levelled, straightened, rolled, pressed or bent to specifications/drawings using fabrication techniques
   • Correct hot or cold forming procedures are followed
   • Final form/shape is checked for compliance to specification and adjusted as necessary to standard operating procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include selecting tools and equipment setting up and adjusting equipment calculating allowances taking measurements starting up and shutting down the machine positioning material positioning safety guards obtaining drawings andor specifications selecting the most appropriate formingshaping process to achieve the required size and specification formingshaping material to size and specification checking the final formshape of the object for conformance with specifications reworking the object to ensure conformance with specifications reading interpreting and following information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking taskrelated information

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes variety of hot and cold formingshaping processes machines tools andor equipment required to perform formingshaping processes reasons for selecting chosen tools equipment and processes adjustments that can be made to the equipment and the effect of adjustments on the object being formedshaped allowances when formingshaping materials sources of data relating to allowances startup and shutdown procedures the material positioningfeeding requirements the location and function of all safety guards procedures for the formingshaping process defects in formedshaped materials defects that can be rectified by further workadjustment hazards and control measures associated with undertaking fabrication forming and shaping including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

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	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply fabrication forming and shaping techniques to meet specifications Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include examining drawings and specifications to determine correct equipment to be used and sequence of fabrication forming and shaping processes correctly identifying any specified tolerances correctly calculating allowances for shrinkage thickness and insideoutside measurements setting up and safely operating equipment to ensure forming and shaping outcome is to specifications ensuring equipment is shut down and made safe carrying out hot and cold forming processes safely and to specifications including levelling straightening rolling pressing or bending
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit has been developed to support training in and recognition of trade level competency in fabrication forming and shaping as applied to a sheet metal or metal fabrication environment Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidates workplace The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Method of assessment	Typically persons engaged in Engineering Tradesperson Fabrication work are required to exercise fabrication forming and shaping skills and techniques across a range of jobs and specifications A single assessment event is not appropriate On the job assessment should be included as part of the assessment process wherever possible Where assessment occurs off the job judgement must consider evidence of the candidates performance in a productive work environment that includes a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application for this unit Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment	This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with applying fabrication forming and shaping techniques or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts

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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.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment may include: presses shapers benders rollers drop hammers
Material	Material may include ferrous and non-ferrous and non-metallic substances
Fabrication techniques	Fabrication techniques may include measurements and calculations associated with allowances for shrinkage, thickness and inside/outside measurements
Final form/shape	Final form/shape may include: pipework chamfers cylinders cones angles hoppers ductwork 'square to round' 'transitions' 'lobster backs' all forms of tubular shapes, including hand rails, reticulation pipework and mufflers

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