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Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing

Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM09223
State Code
OEX41
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
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to interpret design-related information required for the commencement of structural steel detailing for residential, commercial, industrial or mining fabrication and construction projects. It is suitable primarily for those working within a drafting work environment with engineering and manufacturing applications.This unit applies to the initial receiving and checking of design-related information by structural steel detailers including obtaining additional information or clarifying information already received. Structural steel detailers must obtain and interpret design-related information from architects and consulting engineers to carry out structural steel detailing. Design information may also be provided via drawings produced by design draftspersons.Work may be performed individually on a contracting/project basis or as part of a project team in response to combinations of paper based and digital instructions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 Identify job and client requirements from specifications
2. Obtain and check adequacy of design-related information for structural steel detailing purposes
  • 2.1 Obtain and interpret general arrangement drawings including standard symbols, terms and figures used by designers
  • 2.2 Check adequacy of arrangement information against detailer and client requirements
  • 2.3 Check design information for any drawings or descriptions of members, connections, components or details that lie outside the scope of standard structural practice
  • 2.4 Obtain and check information on suspended floors
  • 2.5 Check column base layouts and schedules, if any
  • 2.6 Obtain and check specifications for grades of steel and bolt grades
  • 2.7 Check information on standards and other design-related specifications to be shown on detail drawings
  • 2.8 Review work and confirm that sufficient design information is provided to enable preparation of drawings that will provide all information required for fabrication and erection
3. Obtain additional information
  • 3.1 Submit requests for further information (RFIs) according to organisational and project procedures
  • 3.2 Make and note adjustments to design information based on RFI responses in accordance with SOPs
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