Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to heat, cut and bend construction materials using oxy-LPG equipment. It includes planning and preparation for the work, setting up and testing the equipment, cutting materials, heating and bending materials, shutdown of equipment and completion of clean-up activities. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to use oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment to cut and bend materials for steelfixing applications, which includes working with others and as a member of a team. It does not involve specialist welding techniques. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
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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. Plan and prepare. |
1.1. Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained from relevant information , confirmed and applied to the scope of work performed. 1.2. Safety (OHS ) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. 1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 1.4. Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. 1.5. Materials quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements . 1.6. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use. 1.7. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and legislative authority obligations and applied. |
2. Set up and test equipment. |
2.1. Correct fire extinguisher is selected and located to be readily accessible prior to and during operations. 2.2. Regulators are attached to oxy and acetylene bottles in accordance with manufacturer specifications and OHS regulations. 2.3. Lines are purged to manufacturer recommendations prior to lighting up. 2.4. Equipment is tested for leaks and corrective action undertaken or faults reported. 2.5. Correct pressures and cutting tips are selected in accordance with material to be cut and manufacturer specifications. |
3. Cut material. |
3.1. Material is accurately marked and secured or clamped ready for cutting. 3.2. Torch is lit correctly and safely according to manufacturer specifications. 3.3. Setting of flame is adjusted for cutting to manufacturer recommendations. 3.4. Correct cutting position is adopted during cutting to set-out mark. |
4. Heat and bend material. |
4.1. Material is accurately marked and securely clamped ready for cutting. 4.2. Torch is lit correctly and safely according to manufacturer specifications. 4.3. Heat is applied to specified material and weakening effects of the heating process are minimised. 4.4. Material is bent to specification and correctly cooled. |
5. Shut down. |
5.1. Torch is switched off according to manufacturer specifications. 5.2. Gas supply is shut off according to manufacturer specifications. |
6. Clean up. |
6.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 6.2. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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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 |
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction 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:
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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:
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:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
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. |
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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Information includes: |
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Scope of work : |
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Safety (OHS ) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include: |
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Equipment includes: |
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Materials : |
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Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including: |
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Environmental requirements include: |
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Statutory and regulatory authorities include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Functional area
Functional area |