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Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCINF204A
State Code
D6864
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of undertaking minor fabrication and repair of metal or plastic structures where the services of a specialist trades person is not necessary, and defines the standard required to: identify job requirements and select materials, tools and equipment; apply safe work practices including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); identify and use jointing methods and safe repair/fabrication techniques; clean up after operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for fabrication and/or repair
  • 1.1. Items for repair or fabrication are identified against work plans using industry recognised techniques.
  • 1.2. Equipment appropriate to job requirements is selected and confirmed against work plan.
  • 1.3. Jointing/welding materials suitable to the job requirements are selected.
  • 1.4. Potential and existing hazards in the workplace are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Assist with maintaining structures and facilities
  • 2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
  • 2.2. Equipment and structures are safely repaired or fabricated according to enterprise requirements and industry standards.
  • 2.3. Jointing methods used in the fabrication and/or repair structures and equipment are according to enterprise requirements and industry standards.
3. Complete fabrication and repair
  • 3.1. Materials and equipment are cleaned and stored according to manufacturer's guidelines and enterprise policy.
  • 3.2. Work area is cleaned and maintained, and any hazardous materials removed in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • 3.3. Completed work is detailed and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Fabrication may include:
working with metal, fibreglass and plastic components in the manufacture, repair and/or installation of plant, equipment and structures.
Equipment may include:
cutting tools
welding and thermal cutting equipment
soldering irons.
Jointing methods may include:
silver soldering
soldering
solid rivets
pop rivets
folding
self tapping screws
glues
silicones.
Materials may include:
iron and steel
copper or brass
aluminium
cast iron
high tensile steel
gun metal
plastics.
Fabrication techniques may include:
cutting
forming
jointing
welding
brazing
soft soldering
thermal cutting
hot air welding
drilling
plastic welding and forming
brazing or welding cast iron including the use of pre-heating and controlled cooling
the use of the full range of jointing techniques
the use of masonry anchors and bolts
silver soldering of high tensile materials
gas welding or silver soldering copper piping
metal forming and wrought iron fabrication
hard facing techniques
thread cutting or tapping.
Welding techniques may include:
manual metal arc welding (MMAW)
gas metal arc welding (MGAW)
gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
oxy acetylene (or fuel gas) welding (OAW).
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
identify job requirements and select materials, tools and equipment
apply safe work practices including use of PPE
identify and use jointing methods and safe repair/fabrication techniques
clean up after operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3497 RTE2205A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN29 AHCINF204 Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures Unit of competency