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Fabricate metal structures and components

Fabricate metal structures and components

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT340
State Code
OAI12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030713 - Metal Casting And Patternmaking
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fabricate metal structures and components required to facilitate the installation, modification and maintenance of equipment associated with the electricity supply industry generation sector.Fabricationis the construction ofmetal structuresand components using cutting, bending and assembling processes. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, fabricate structures and components and to report on all completed work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site. Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work
  • 1.3 Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification
  • 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for compliance with job specification
  • 1.6 Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Fabricate metalstructures and components
  • 2.1 Materials are prepared prior to fabrication, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Jigs or templates are manufactured, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Materials are marked out and dimensions are checked, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Materials are cut and formed, using appropriate machinery and tools, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Tools and equipment are operated during fabrication tasks, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specifications
  • 2.6 Metal structures and components are assembled, using appropriate methods, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specifications
  • 2.7 Distortion is prevented or controlled by applying appropriate techniques, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Final inspection is performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete work
  • 3.1 Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WE245 UEPMNT340B Fabricate metal structures and components Unit of competency