Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Plan and prepare

1.1 Workplace procedures are identified and followed

1.2 Job specifications, working drawings and calculations are identified and interpreted

1.3 Tools, equipment and resources are selected and inspected, and faults reported

2. Select fabrication materials

2.1 Fabrication materials are identified and prepared according to job specifications and working drawings

2.2 Defective materials are set aside for scrap or rework

3. Bend, shape and fabricate material

3.1 Bending, shaping and fabricating processes are applied according to job specifications and working drawings

3.2 Material distortion prevention measures are identified and applied according to job requirements

3.3 Bent, shaped and fabricated materials are checked against job specifications or working drawings

4. Complete the job

4.1 Work area is cleaned, and materials disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures

4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.3 Faulty equipment is tagged and reported

4.4 Work sheets are completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS) requirements, job instructions and working drawings.

Writing skills to:

prepare work plan

complete work sheets and production schedule documentation.

Numeracy skills to:

count items and parts required for fabrication

adjust weld machine settings

calculate bend angles.

Planning and organising skills to:

plan daily production activities, equipment and work area.

Self-management skills to:

take responsibility for own work area.

Technology skills to:

operate workplace machines.

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Workplace procedures must include:

procedures for recording and reporting the preparation of materials for fabrication

use of tools and equipment required when preparing materials for fabrication using manual processes

WHS requirements for preparing materials for fabrication using manual processes

workplace quality standards relevant to preparing materials for fabrication using manual processes.

Calculations must include:

loss and gain calculations on folded materials

volumes, area, circumference and perimeters relevant to preparing materials for fabrication using manual processes.