Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Work health and safety is to be according to commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:
handling of materials
hazard control, including of electrical hazards
hazardous materials and substances
personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
use of firefighting equipment
use of first aid equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environment and safety.

Environmental requirements may include:
clean-up protection
waste management.

Quality assurance requirements may include:
Australian standards
environmental policy
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy
International Standards Organisation
site safety plan
workplace operations and procedures.

Tools and equipment may include:
guillotines
hand and power tools
measuring equipment
other special joining tools and machines
soldering equipment
tin snips.

Materials may include:
rivets
self-drilling and tapping fasteners
sheet metal, including:
colour coated
copper
galvanised
zincalume
aluminium
lead
zinc
silicon and other sealants.

Types of joins may include:
grooved seam
knock up
lap
Pittsburgh lock
resistance (spot) weld
riveted and screwed
solder.

Sustainability principles and concepts:
cover the social, economic and environmental use of resources to meet current and future needs
may include:
selecting appropriate components and material
choosing efficient products
using material efficiently.

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
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications for cutting and joining sheet metal
apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including electrical safety requirements and the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
given the plans and specifications:
cut and join items of sheet metal demonstrating a range of commonly used joining techniques and the use of approved sealants
plan the layout, fabricate and assemble a sheet metal product incorporating at least three joining techniques, ensuring:
application of sustainability principles and concepts
correct identification of requirements and details of proposed joins and assemblies
correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment
completion of all work to specification
compliance with regulations, relevant Australian standards and organisational quality procedures and processes
communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry-related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.