ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the cutting, welding and bending of materials

1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated work

1.3. Follow safety requirements in accordance with safety plans and policies

1.4. Identify and implement signage/barricade requirements

1.5. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, and check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement

1.6. Calculate material quantity requirements in accordance with plans and/or specifications

1.7. Identify, obtain, prepare, safely handle and locate materials ready for use appropriate to the work application

1.8. Identify and apply environmental protection requirements for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations

2. Set up and test equipment

2.1. Select and locate correct fire extinguisher to be readily accessible prior to and during operations

2.2. Attach regulators to Oxy and Acetylene bottles in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and OHS regulations

2.3. Purge lines to manufacturer's recommendations prior to lighting up

2.4. Test equipment for leaks and undertake corrective action or report faults

2.5. Select correct pressures and cutting tips in accordance with material to be cut and manufacturer's specifications

3. Cut material using oxyacetylene

3.1. Accurately mark and secure or clamp material ready for cutting

3.2. Light torch correctly and safely according to manufacturer's specifications

3.3. Adjust setting of flame for cutting to manufacturer's recommendations

3.4. Adopt correct cutting position during cutting to set out mark

4. Cut and weld materials using electric welding equipment

4.1. Undertake and verify test runs in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site specifications

4.2. Carry out welding and cutting in accordance with site procedures

4.3. Clean welds using appropriate tools and techniques

4.4. Confirm weld and cut specifications by visual inspection and defects identified and repaired

5. Heat and bend material

5.1. Accurately mark and secure or clamp material ready for bending

5.2. Light torch correctly and safely according to manufacturer's specifications

5.3. Apply heat to specified material and so weakening effects of the heating process are minimised

5.4. Bend material to specification and cool correctly

6. Shutdown

6.1. Switch off torch according to manufacturer's specifications

6.2. Shut off gas supply according to manufacturer's specifications

7. Clean up

7.1. Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with

7.2. legislation/regulations/code of practice and job specification

7.3. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with

7.4. Manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices

7.5. Process records in accordance with site requirements

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to cut, weld and bend materials:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply manufacturer's requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

apply hand-eye coordination

read and interpret sketches or basic drawings

identify and select from a range of welding equipment and accessories

identify and match cutting equipment with specified tasks

apply environmental compliance requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to cut, weld and bend materials:

workplace and equipment safety requirements

quality requirements

construction and steel fixing terminology

manual metal arc welding, oxyacetylene and LPG heating and cutting equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations

manual metal arc welding, oxyacetylene and LPG heating and cutting equipment set-up and operating techniques

the types and properties of steel fixing materials

processes for the calculation of material requirements

materials safety data sheets (MSDS)

plans, drawings and specifications

materials handling, storage and environmentally friendly waste management

JSA's/safe work method statement

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for cutting, welding and bending of materials

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the cutting, welding and bending of materials

working with others to undertake and complete the cutting, welding and bending of materials that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of cutting, welding and bending of materials that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the cutting, welding and bending of materials

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work instructions may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches

plans and specifications

quality requirements, including: dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards

operational details

safe work procedures

Safety requirements may include:

protective clothing and equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environment and safety

handling of materials

use of fire fighting equipment

use of First Aid equipment

hazards and risks control, including:

uneven/unstable terrain

trees

fires

overhead and underground services

bridges

buildings

traffic

embankments

excavations and cuttings

structures and

hazardous materials and substances

safe operating procedures

underground and overhead services

other machines

personnel restricted access barriers

traffic control

working at heights

working in proximity to others

worksite visitors and

the public

emergency procedures, including:

emergency shutdown and stopping

extinguishing equipment fires

organisational First Aid requirements and

evacuation

Equipment may include:

cylinders

regulators

gas tubing

cutting blowpipes

flint lighters

measuring tapes/rules

clamps and

support stands

Materials are to include:

deformed bars, plain rods, mesh sheets of plain bars and mesh sheets of deformed bars, cutting consumables and may include scaffolding components, pipe sections and structural steel sections

Environmentalprotection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise, vibration and dust management and

clean-up management

Cutting of steel may include:

cutting up of waste for salvage

cutting reinforcement steel and

cutting holes in plate

Bending is to include:

reinforcement steel