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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, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Metal

Metal includes one or more of the following:

mild steel

galvanised steel

stainless steel

aluminium

brass

Metal object

A metal object includes one or more of the following:

a small decorative box, with or without a lid

desk pencil holder

metallic photo album

cabinet

shelving

CD rack

metallic picture frame

Work instructions

Work instructions include one or more of the following:

job sheets

patterns

plans

drawings and sketches

verbal or illustrated directions from supervisor

number and type of objects to be produced

quality requirements

WHS requirements

environmental requirements

WHS requirements

WHS requirements include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements

hazardous and dangerous goods codes

safe operating procedures

specific workplace rules regarding PPE, such as disposable overalls, dust mask, eye and ear protection, and gloves

Suitable work area

A suitable work area includes one or more of the following:

workbench

desk or table

workshop

shed

durable space

Appropriate tools, equipment and materials

Appropriate tools, equipment and materials include one or more of the following:

measuring tapes or rulers

hammers

mallets

squares

bevels

chisels

files

planes

hand saws

cordless drills/screwdrivers

fixing and joining devices

jigs

clamping devices

pincers

power saws

power drills

band saws

vertical drill presses

PPE

metal

adhesives

screws

nuts

bolts

hinges and metal fasteners

pencils and markers

paints

Potential hazards

Potential hazards include one or more of the following:

broken or faulty equipment

unnoticed sharp objects

poor lighting

inadequate ventilation

inadequate attention to the activities of others

electrical shortages and power overload

disorganised or cluttered workspace (poor housekeeping)

poor attention when dealing with tools and equipment

environmental chemicals, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil

Workplace records

Workplace records include one or more of the following:

plant and maintenance records

job cards

check sheets

reporting requirements

documenting equipment and/or material defects

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

Specifications

Specifications include one or more of the following:

measurements and dimensions

joining methods

quality standards

materials to be used

Preparing edges and surfaces

Preparing edges and surfaces includes one or more of the following:

filing

sanding

cleaning

grinding

polishing

Joining metal pieces

Joining metal pieces includes one or more of the following

screws, rivets, nuts and bolts

hinging

soldering

Rectifying non-conformities

Rectifying non-conformities includes one or more of the following:

deconstructing the assembled pieces

reshaping, resizing or re-cutting elements

reassembling elements

Finishing work

Finishing work includes one or more of the following:

filing

polishing

grinding

painting and decorating


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

construct, assemble and finish at least one (1) basic object from metal

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment or products

achieve required production output and product quality

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

use routine workplace tools, equipment, materials and measuring devices correctly and safely

apply pre-checking and quality techniques to anticipate construction problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage

perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety instructions

apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

collect, organise and understand information related to basic plans

use mathematical ideas and techniques for measuring and calculating areas and estimating materials requirements

follow instructions and specifications and ask for help where needed.


Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

the concept of work flow and its relation to manufacture of objects

WHS standards and requirements

relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice

hand and portable power tools and their application

mechanical cutting techniques

fabrication and shaping techniques

types of paints, sealants and glues

types of jigs and templates

workshop plant and equipment

manufacture and assembly techniques

common materials used in the manufacture of metal objects.