- MEM05007C - Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MEM05007C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | MEM05007C - Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
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| Description | This unit covers performing manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging including the assembly and disassembly and operation of the equipment on a range of materials (ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic) using a variety of methods. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to manual, straight line cutting standards. Manual or automatic processes are used to cut and heat to specifications. Cutting may include flame gouging by hand. All work is carried out to legislative and regulatory requirements. Predetermined standards of quality and safety are observed and work is carried out following standard operating procedures.Band: AUnit Weight: 2 | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Competency Field | Fabrication | ||
| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Assemble/disassemble plant and equipment |
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| Element: Operate heating and thermal cutting equipment |
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Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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 perform manual heating and thermal cutting. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in 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. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. 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. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with manual heating/thermal cutting or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. |
Method of assessment | 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, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questions should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. 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. |
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Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: performing pre-start checks safely starting equipment following standard operating procedures adjusting equipment to operating specifications making cutting allowances economising material and minimising wastage identifying cutting defects and taking corrective action heating and cutting materials to specifications reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. May include drawings following oral instructions performing measurements needed to meet the requirements of this unit entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: cutting processes appropriate to various materials heating and cutting specifications procedures for heating and cutting the tools, equipment and techniques for heating and cutting assembling procedures for equipment and accessories hazards and control measures associated with manual heating and thermal cutting use and application of personal protective clothing and equipment equipment pre-checks and operation procedures for adjusting heating and cutting equipment cutting allowances and reasons for applying them procedures for minimising waste material reasons for minimising waste material cutting defects and their causes procedures for correcting cutting defects tools, equipment and techniques required to correct cutting defects use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures |
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. | |
Cutting | Use of hand held and self-propelled straight line cutters |
Process | Fuel gas, oxy fuel gas and air fuel gas |
Material | Various thicknesses and types including ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Accessories and equipment are correctly selected and assembled for manual heating and thermal cutting. | |||
| Cutting process and/or procedure appropriate for material is selected. | |||
| All safety procedures are observed. | |||
| Equipment start-up procedures are followed correctly to standard operating procedures. | |||
| Equipment adjustments are made correctly using standard operating procedures. | |||
| Appropriate cutting allowances are made. | |||
| Material is used in the most economical way. | |||
| Defects are identified and corrective action is taken to standard operating procedures. | |||
| Material is heated and cut to specification. | |||
| Shape/size/length is to accepted workplace standards. |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
MEM05007C - Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
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Assessment Record Sheet
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