Unit of competency details

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.

1

Identify cutting and heating requirements

1.1

Identify cutting and heating requirements  in consultation with an instructor/teacher/trainer

1.2

Identify location of heat application in accordance with job requirements

1.3

Confirm application of heat locations with instructor

2

Perform cutting and heating

2.1

Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

2.2

Start equipment following given instructions

2.3

Set equipment following given instructions

2.4

Cut and heat materials to pre-determined specifications

2.5

Follow safe working practices

2.6

Store and/or dispose of work materials as instructed

3

Identify silver soldering/brazing requirements

3.1

Identify silver soldering/brazing requirements in consultation with an instructor/teacher/trainer

3.2

Identify location of silver soldering/brazing in accordance with job requirements

3.3

Confirm silver soldering/brazing locations with instructor

4

Prepare for silver soldering/brazing

4.1

Clean and prepare low and mild carbon steel and copper, or similar, ready for silver soldering and brazing

4.2

Set up heating equipment according to given instructions

5

Perform silver soldering and brazing

5.1

Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

5.2

Apply safe silver soldering and brazing practices 

5.3

Silver solder and braze materials to job requirements

5.4

Clean welds safely

5.5

Store and/or dispose of work materials as instructed

6

Complete work requirements

6.1

Clear work area of waste and clean according to requirements

6.2

Maintain and/or store machines, tools and equipment according to instructions

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills  

Required skills include:

• preparing materials
• setting up oxy-acetylene/heating equipment according to given instructions
• using oxy-acetylene equipment to heat, braze and cut metal
• silver soldering
• reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions
• using measuring skills as required
• applying safe working practices
• using and applying personal protective equipment

Required knowledge  

Required knowledge includes:

• safe equipment operation practices
• material and equipment preparation requirements
• basic marking out techniques
• use and care of measuring tools
• heating and cutting processes
• post-heating and cutting treatments
• safe working practices
• use and application of personal protective equipment

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

Overview of assessment 

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials and use oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment as instructed.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can

• work safely
• prepare materials
• set oxy-acetylene/heating equipment according to given instructions
• use oxy-acetylene equipment to heat, braze and cut metal
• silver solder
• read and interpret routine information on written job instructions
• use measuring equipment as required
• clean and store equipment as instructed.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

• This unit must be assessed in a learning institution.
• Assessment must cover the successful use of oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment.
• The skills covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone under direct supervision.
• The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
• This unit may be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, hand tools, machine operation, recording and reporting associated with using oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment.

Method of assessment 

• Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
• Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
• Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
• Assessment should be in conjunction with assessment of the project unit and other units integrated into the project.

Guidance information for assessment 

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

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.

Heating requirements 

Heating requirements may include the use of but are not limited heating equipment such as:

• oxy-acetylene equipment
• LP gas equipment
• electrically heated equipment/soldering irons

Safe silver soldering and brazing practices 

Safe silver soldering and brazing practices include but are not limited to ensuring the solder being used has no known health risks.

Competency field 

Pre-employment

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