Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

UEPMNT340B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fabricate metal structures and components

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEPMNT340B - Fabricate metal structures and components
Description 1)Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to fabricate metal structures and components required to facilitate the installation, modification and maintenance of equipment associated with the Generation industry sector.
Employability Skills 5) The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application 2)This unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit(s)4) Competencies4.1)Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.Where pre-requisite pathways have been identified. All competencies in the Common Unit Group must be have been completed.Common Unit GroupUnit Code Unit TitleMEM18006C Repair and fit engineering componentsMEM09002B Interpret technical drawingMEM12023A Perform Engineering MeasurementsMEM18001C Use hand toolsMEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operationsMEM18003C Use tools for precision workMEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering componentsLiteracy and numeracy skills4.2) Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following levels. A description of what each level entails is provided in Section 2.3.1 Reading, Writing and Numeracy.Reading3Writing3Numeracy3
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for the work
  • Work requirements are identified from request/work orders or equivalent and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection
  • Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure
  • Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • Relevant plans, drawings and texts are selected and interpreted in accordance with the work plan
  • Correct size, type and quantity of materials/components are determined, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • Work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritising and considerations made, where appropriate, for the maintenance of plant security and capacity in accordance with system/site requirements
  • Coordination requirements, including requests for isolations where appropriate, are resolved with others involved, affected or required by the work
  • Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected in accordance with the work plan and site procedures
  • Work area is prepared in accordance with work requirements and site procedures
  • Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
       
Element: Fabricate structures and components
  • Materials are prepared prior to fabrication in accordance with job plan or enterprise requirements
  • Jigs or templates are manufactured as required in accordance with the job plan
  • Materials are marked out/off and dimensions checked in accordance with the job plan and enterprise standards
  • Materials are cut and formed using appropriate machinery and tools in accordance with the job plan
  • Tools and equipment are operated during fabrication tasks in accordance with manufacturer specifications and enterprise standards
  • Structures and components are assembled using appropriate methods in accordance with the job plan and specifications
  • Distortion is prevented or controlled applying appropriate techniques in accordance with job requirements
  • Final job inspection is performed and permits are relinquished as required in accordance with the work plan
       
Element: Complete the work
  • Work is completed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with site/enterprise requirements
  • Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
  • Plant, tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
  • Work completion details are finalised in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
       


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.

9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the range statement of the competency standard unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitude competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace, however, it must be in accord with Industry and regulatory policy.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature so as to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all pre-requisites shall be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the “Assessment Guidelines – UEP12”. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in 6) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills of this unit

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational Health and Safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures

Preparation and planning of work

Lay out, marking off/out and developing techniques and procedures

Geometric development principles and techniques

Fabrication and assembly of metal structures and components

Heating, thermal cutting, gouging, shaping and welding techniques

Relevant standards and procedures

Completion of work procedures

Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit.

Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work.

In addition to the resources listed above in Context of assessment’, evidence should show competency working, in limited spaces, with different types of plant and equipment as well as different structural/construction types and method and in a variety of environments.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Section 1.3.00 Assessment Guidelines.

Note:

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit, however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied competency standard units where listed.

Nil

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired fabricate metal structures and components.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows:

KS01-PM340B Metal structures and components

T1 Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of:

Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations

Relevant plant and equipment, its location

Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals

Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant

Basic metallurgy

Hand and portable power tools

Welding, heating and cutting techniques

Mechanical cutting techniques

Paints, sealants and glues

Sheet metal work

Distortion control techniques

Jigs and templates

Levelling and aligning techniques

Workshop plant and equipment

Assembly techniques

Fabrication techniques and principles

Geometric development techniques

Materials/sections

Forming and shaping techniques and principles

Heating, cutting and welding equipment

Mathematical techniques

T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria:

Apply Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations

Interpret Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals

Use welding, cutting and heating equipment

Use workshop plant and equipment

Apply geometric development concepts

Apply basic engineering concepts

Apply basic engineering design concepts

Perform precision measurements

Use hand and portable power tools

Fabricate, assemble and install structures and components

Select materials and resources

Apply distortion control techniques

Apply job inspection techniques

Make jigs and templates

Apply levelling and aligning techniques

Apply metal forming techniques

Communicate effectively

10) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

Resources may include personnel, lifting equipment, transport and consumables.

Plant and equipment may include rollers, press, metal punch, cropper, guillotine, measuring and hand tools; forming and shaping equipment, welding equipment, cutting equipment, hydraulic equipment and lifting equipment.

Materials may include mild steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminium, high carbon steel, copper, cast iron, high and low alloy steel, tungsten carbide, white metal and stellite.

Forming may include bending, pressing, rolling. flaring of boiler tubes, heat treatment, forging, dogging, wedging, cutting and grinding.

Assembly method may include riveting, bolting, tack welding, clamping, soldering, brazing and lock joints.

Distortion control/prevention techniques may include bracing, heat treatment and pre-setting.

Fabrication may include sheet and plate, structural and pipe.

Maintenance may include servicing and minor mechanical maintenance.

Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets and on device labelling updates.

Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. heat, noise, dust, oil, water and chemical.

Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes.

Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Section 2.1.00 Preliminary Information and Glossaries.

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
Work requirements are identified from request/work orders or equivalent and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection 
Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure 
Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications 
Relevant plans, drawings and texts are selected and interpreted in accordance with the work plan 
Correct size, type and quantity of materials/components are determined, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications 
Work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritising and considerations made, where appropriate, for the maintenance of plant security and capacity in accordance with system/site requirements 
Coordination requirements, including requests for isolations where appropriate, are resolved with others involved, affected or required by the work 
Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected in accordance with the work plan and site procedures 
Work area is prepared in accordance with work requirements and site procedures 
Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training 
Materials are prepared prior to fabrication in accordance with job plan or enterprise requirements 
Jigs or templates are manufactured as required in accordance with the job plan 
Materials are marked out/off and dimensions checked in accordance with the job plan and enterprise standards 
Materials are cut and formed using appropriate machinery and tools in accordance with the job plan 
Tools and equipment are operated during fabrication tasks in accordance with manufacturer specifications and enterprise standards 
Structures and components are assembled using appropriate methods in accordance with the job plan and specifications 
Distortion is prevented or controlled applying appropriate techniques in accordance with job requirements 
Final job inspection is performed and permits are relinquished as required in accordance with the work plan 
Work is completed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with site/enterprise requirements 
Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with site/enterprise procedures 
Plant, tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with site/enterprise procedures 
Work completion details are finalised in accordance with site/enterprise procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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