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Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment

Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSF2003
State Code
OAP22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2019
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
12/04/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to heat, cut and bend construction materials using oxy-LPG equipment.It includes:planning and preparing for the worksetting up and testing equipmentcutting materialheating and bending materialshutting down equipment completing clean-up activities.It also includes the use of oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment to cut and bend materials for steelfixing applications. It does not involve specialist welding techniques.It applies to workers working alone or as a member of a team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment.
  • 1.1 Review and clarify task to cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment.
  • 1.2 Review task specifications and check to make sure they are in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
  • 1.3 Review work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.
  • 1.4 Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.
  • 1.5 Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.
  • 1.6 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.7 Calculate material quantity requirements.
  • 1.8 Acquire materials for the task and locate them safely ready for use.
2. Set up and test oxy-LPG equipment.
  • 2.1 Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 2.2 Select appropriate fire extinguisher and locate it to be readily accessible prior to and during operations.
  • 2.3 Attach regulators to oxy and acetylene bottles in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and WHS regulations.
  • 2.4 Purge lines to manufacturers’ specifications prior to lighting up.
  • 2.5 Test equipment for leaks and either undertake corrective action or report faults.
  • 2.6 Select appropriate pressures and cutting tips in accordance with material to be cut and manufacturers’ specifications.
3. Cut material with oxy-LPG equipment.
  • 3.1 Mark material accurately and secure or clamp ready for cutting.
  • 3.2 Light torch in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
  • 3.3 Adjust setting of flame for cutting to manufacturers’ specifications.
  • 3.4 Adopt correct cutting position to set-out mark during cutting.
4. Heat and bend material using oxy-LPG equipment.
  • 4.1 Mark material accurately and secure or clamp ready for bending.
  • 4.2 Light torch in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
  • 4.3 Apply heat to specified material and minimise weakening effects of the heating process.
  • 4.4 Bend material to specification and cool appropriately.
5. Shut-down oxy-LPG equipment.
  • 5.1 Switch off torch in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
  • 5.2 Shut off gas supply in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
6. Clean up after cutting, heating and bending materials using oxy-LPG equipment.
  • 6.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.
  • 6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9503 CPCCSF2003A Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment Unit of competency