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Cut, bend and shape metal

Cut, bend and shape metal

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTF2002
State Code
BAU67
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to cut prescribed lengths of metal bar stock and to bend the lengths into various shapes by hand or with the aid of formers.Work may involve interaction with other people in the workplace, including supervisors and production personnel. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational indoor or outdoor workplaces and hazardous or exposed conditionsWork may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. 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 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare for cutting, bending and shaping metal
  • 2.1 Read and interpret workplace procedures and instructions
  • 2.2 Establish safe working environment
  • 2.3 Obtain specifications of material to be used and shape to be formed
  • 2.4 Plan sequence of task operations and calculate required length of material
  • 2.5 Select appropriate section material to meet specification, and choose suitable length of material stock for cutting to minimise waste
  • 2.6 Move material to be cut to work area
  • 2.7 Prepare appropriate hand and power tools
3 Prepare for cutting process
  • 3.1 Mark out cutting points on material and select appropriate cutting equipment
  • 3.2 Check area to ensure equipment doesn’t become entangled or damaged during operation
  • 3.3 Secure material to prevent movement
4 Cut material and informally check product
  • 4.1 Use safety equipment in accordance with WHS requirements when using cutting equipment
  • 4.2 Select and install appropriate consumables as to manufacturers requirements
  • 4.3 Set and operate equipment in accordance with accepted industry and WHS practices
  • 4.4 Cut material to correct length and remove burrs or rough edges by brushing, grinding or filing
  • 4.5 Inspect cut sections to verify that their size and condition meets specifications and relevant workplace and industry quality standards
5 Prepare for forming process
  • 5.1 Plan sequence of forming operations and select appropriate forming equipment
  • 5.2 Check forming equipment for damage or operating defects
  • 5.3 Select and set appropriate formers
6 Form material and informally check product
  • 6.1 Place metal section in former and secure, as necessary
  • 6.2 Heat metal section to facilitate bending, as necessary
  • 6.3 Hot or cold bend the metal section around formers or hand form to required specification
  • 6.4 Descale or otherwise finish formed product after forming
  • 6.5 Inspect formed product to verify that it meets specifications and relevant workplace and industry quality standards
7 Maintain work area and equipment
  • 7.1 Clean work area and stow tools and electrical equipment away safely
  • 7.2 Comply with environmental regulations to reuse, recycle or dispose of materials as required
  • 7.3 Clean and maintain cutting and forming equipment in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 7.4 Perform programmed maintenance which is within the operator’s area of responsibility
  • 7.5 Inform supervisor of any abnormal conditions needing maintenance or repair
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7475 LMTTF2017A Cut, bend and shape metal Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ67 MSTTF2019 Cut and form metal Unit of competency