Unit of competency Outline

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Erect structures

Erect structures

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM10001
State Code
OAV82
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2021
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to inspect and prepare the erection site, erect structures and applies to structures that are exclusively/predominantly steel metal and are load-bearing of substantial size made out of steel and/or other metals.Specifications for the structure would be supplied via engineering drawings or the like and would include site location information. Where workshop assembly techniques are required see unit MEM05011 Assemble fabricated components. Where design skills are required see unit MEM09011 Apply basic engineering design concepts.Where lifting or rigging skills are required see appropriate units. Where welds are required to meet legislative or regulating requirements then see appropriate welding units.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
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 Inspect and prepare erection site
  • 2.1 Check site for correct location, dimensions and levels
  • 2.2 Report non-compliance with specifications to appropriate authority
  • 2.3 Undertake minor alterations, corrections or adjustments with approval of appropriate authority
  • 2.4 Prepare all surfaces and materials/components for use
  • 2.5 Identify and check structure components against specifications
3 Erect structures
  • 3.1 Carry out all work in a safe manner and in accordance with defined procedures
  • 3.2 Prepare structure components for correct sequential erection
  • 3.3 Erect components and fix according to specifications
  • 3.4 Adjust structures to specifications
  • 3.5 Ensure all reports and documentation is completed to required specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5456 MEM10001C Erect structures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OET91 MEM10012 Erect structures Unit of competency