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Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Identify fabrication requirements This may involve interpretation of technical drawings and sketches or be based on measurements

Select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

Identify and obtain the required components equipment and measuring instrumentation

Use appropriate equipment to position components ready for joining

Check accuracy of component position using measuring instruments as required

Prepare ends for joining

Identify and correct unacceptable component assembly where appropriate

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Knowledge of

Relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

Purpose and basic principles of fabrication This includes knowledge of methods used to assemble and fix components and basic understanding of the effects of distortion on fabricated components

Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards

Use of equipment to position components to meet assembly requirements

Use of instrumentation to achieve accurate measures

Methods used to prepare ends for joining

Appropriate joining method

Typical defects that can occur given the assembly and fabrication methods used

Options for correcting outoftolerance fabrication

Housekeeping standards for the work area

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

The prerequisites for this competency standard are

BCCA Carry out measurement and calculations

BCC1004A Carry out measurement and calculations

BCCA Use hand and power tools

BCC1005A Use hand and power tools

Coassessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Where welding is the fixing method to be used select the appropriate welding unit

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Fabrication equipment

Relevant measuring instrumentation

Components to be fabricated

Drawings sketches and specifications as required

Operating procedures and related advice on equipmentinstrumentation operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice.

Components may include general fabricated components in plate, pipe and section or sheet to form 90( or 45( angles or angles formed using pre-constructed jigs

Typical applications apply to general jobbing work such as fabrication of simple pump bases, signs and brackets

Typical fixing/joining methods are by welding or screwing

Materials may include ferrous, non ferrous and non-metallic substances

Measuring instrumentation may include squares, line levels, rulers and spirit levels

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment