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Elements and Performance Criteria

Heat treat material
Determine job requirements
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
Identify job requirements from specifications, sketches, job sheets or verbal instructions from metallurgist or supervisor
Select and set up heat treatment equipment
- Select appropriate equipment for the required heat treatment
Set up equipment according to SOPs and manufacturers' instructions
Work safely with hot metals
- Demonstrate emergency procedures according to approved safety instructions and identity and follow safety signs
Use equipment according to specifications and SOPs
- Treat material to achieve required result, which may include preparation processes
Piece or batch load and unload material using equipment according to SOPs
Maintain correct temperature according to SOPs

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Equipment includes one (1) or more of the following:

oil fired furnaces

induction heating

specialised tongs/tools

lifting equipment

Materials include one (1) or more of the following:

Preparation processes include one (1) or more of the following:

coatings and packings