Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competence required to carry out thermoplastic welding procedures. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, completion of thermoplastic welding and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation. Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment. Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for work |
1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including job sheets and quality and quantity of materials. 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted. 1.3. OH&S requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work. 1.4. Materials for repairs and replacements are selected and inspected for quality. 1.5. Hand, power tooling and safety equipment for safe use. 1.6. Products are determined to minimise waste materials. 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job. |
2. Carry out thermoplastic welding procedures |
2.1. Information is accessed from sources to enable welding to be performed in accordance with vehicle and equipment manufacturer/component supplier procedures. 2.2. Thermoplastic welding procedures are completed without causing damage to any component or system. 2.3. Thermoplastic welding is carried out according to a standard that meets industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S legislation, and enterprise policy/procedures. |
3. Clean up work area and maintain equipment |
3.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored 3.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures. 3.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace procedures. 3.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures. 3.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures. 3.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
A working knowledge of:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite. Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards. The following resources should be made available:
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Thermoplastic welding |
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Methods |
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OH &S |
OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances. |
Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices. |
Safe operating procedures |
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors. |
Emergency procedures |
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and worksite evacuation. |
Environmental requirements |
Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management. |
Quality requirements |
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures. |
Statutory /regulatory authorities |
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice. |
Tooling and equipment |
Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling, thermoplastic welding equipment, including electric and flame heated irons and gas-fired torches, safety equipment, measuring equipment and marking out equipment. |
Materials |
Materials may include thermoplastic welding rods/ materials and cleaning materials. |
Communications |
Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers. |
Information /documents |
Sources of information/documents may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Vehicle body |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |