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Perform sheet metal work

Perform sheet metal work

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT339
State Code
OAI13
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/05/2019
Field of Education
030709 - Sheetmetal Working
Original Release Date
15/05/2019
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake the marking out, development, fabrication and installation of sheet metal work.Sheet metalisa thin flat piece of metal that can be cut and bent into a variety of shapes that is used to fabricate and repair components and parts that are used in equipment and systems in a power generation facility.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, mark out and develop sheet metal work, fabricate sheet metal work, install sheet metal work and to report on all completed work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site. Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work
  • 1.3 Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification
  • 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for compliance with job specification
  • 1.6 Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Mark out and develop sheet metal work
  • 2.1 Development method and materials are selected and applied, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Datum points are established to ensure efficient use of materials, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Marking out of sheet metal work and development is performed within established tolerances, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Marking out of sheet metal work and development is checked to ensure compliance with job specification, in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Fabricate sheet metal work
  • 3.1 Sheet metal work is fabricated, in accordance with workplace procedures and job specification
  • 3.2 Materials and templates, where appropriate, are cut and formed using sheet metal machinery or tools, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Sheet metal machinery and tools are used, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specifications
  • 3.4 Fabricated work is checked to ensure compliance, in accordance with workplace procedures and job specification
4 Install sheet metal work
  • 4.1 Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Installation of sheet metal work is performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Repairs or modifications are carried out, where necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Machinery and tools are used, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specification
  • 4.5 Installed work is checked to ensure compliance, in accordance with workplace procedures and job specification
5 Complete work
  • 5.1 Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 5.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Tools, equipment and materials are cleaned, maintained and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Work completion and documentation details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WE244 UEPMNT339B Perform sheet metal work Unit of competency