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Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications

Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05094
State Code
OET97
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030709 - Sheetmetal Working
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to undertake repair, replacement and/or modifications of fabrications requiring an integrated level of skills in fabrication maintenance and repair and is intended to build on skills covered by the specialist prerequisites.Where machines and equipment for forming, bending or shaping are required, the unit MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques must also be selected.Where additional or more complex marking out skills are required, the unit MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes must also be selected.Where the selection and use of welding processes are required, appropriate units must also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
  • 1.5 Inspect fabrication and determine suitability for repair, replacement and/or modification
2. Assess and process material requirements
  • 2.1 Assess material requirements in accordance with relevant codes, manufacturers’ specifications and SOPs
  • 2.2 Obtain and/or requisition materials
  • 2.3 Assess and obtain tool and equipment requirements in accordance with SOPs
3. Prepare materials
  • 3.1 Prepare fabrication for repair, replacement and/or modification to specification using acceptable workplace practices, tools and equipment
  • 3.2 Mark out and prepare to specifications with minimum wastage using appropriate principles, tools and equipment
  • 3.3 Ensure materials are cut, bent, rolled, shaped or formed to specifications using appropriate fabrication techniques/procedures, tools and equipment
  • 3.4 Mark items for identification in accordance with SOPs
4. Repair, replace and/or modify fabrication
  • 4.1 Position/clamp materials for welding using suitable clamping methods, equipment, jigs and fixtures
  • 4.2 Undertake pre-tack checks and determine compliance with specifications prior to tack welding in position
  • 4.3 Prepare welding equipment and adjust settings according to requirements
  • 4.4 Tack weld material or item using appropriate distortion minimisation techniques and procedures
  • 4.5 Check material or item against specifications prior to welding
  • 4.6 Weld material or item to specifications using techniques and procedures appropriate to job requirements
5. Finish and inspect repair, replacements and/or modification
  • 5.1 Ensure repair, replacement and/or modification is cleaned and finished to specifications using appropriate workplace practices
  • 5.2 Inspect welds visually to assess weld quality against predetermined specifications
  • 5.3 Assess completed repair and/or replacement for compliance against specifications
  • 5.4 Prepare and lodge maintenance report in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAW85 MEM05036 Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications Unit of competency