Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence incorporates units 5.10a, 5.37a and 18.6a of the
National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards
Insulation material may include asbestos, calcium silicate, rockwool, insulfrax and fibre glass
Sheet metal work may include, to a range of up to 3
mm, fabrication of cladding, protective covers, cabinets, boxes and ducting,
Developments may include hoppers, chutes, conical and spherical shapes and spirals
Fabrication methods may include cutting, bending, rolling, beading, soldering and welding
Control measures for insulation materials may be disposable overalls, dust mask, eye protection, gloves and, if required, the engagement of specialised asbestos removal/handling resources
Sheet metal material may include mild steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel, aluminium and brass
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets, on device labelling updates and reporting and/or documenting equipment defects
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. chemical, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Preparation and planning of work
Layout, marking off/out and developing techniques and procedures
Fabrication techniques
Installation techniques and procedures
Relevant standards and procedures
Completion of work procedures
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety; Hazardous materials and their handling; Marking off/out and development methods; Hand and portable power tools; Basic metallurgy; Sheet metal working machinery; Fabrication techniques; Soldering and welding; Geometric concepts; Engineering principles; Cutting and routine welding techniques; Installation techniques; Technical drawings/manuals; Environmental requirements; Materials and their profiles; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Apply hazardous materials handling procedures; Mark out/off and develop; Apply measurements; Apply basic engineering design concepts; Use hand andportable power tools; Select and use appropriate machinery; Apply fabrication development and techniques and procedures; Apply installation techniques and procedures; Use and update technical drawings and records; Apply environmental procedures; Select materials; Use specialist tools; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; Modify/repair sheet metal work; Communicate effectively.