Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1 ) 1 .1 ) Descriptor |
This unit covers basic fitting and fabrication techniques as they apply in the various utilities industry work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand, fixed and portable power tools; cutting, shaping joining and fixing using metallic and non-metallic materials; dismantling and assembling equipment; basic mechanical measurement and marking-out and reading drawings/diagrams. |
Application of the Unit
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
1 .2 ) License to practice |
During Training : Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships. In the workplace : The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements. |
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit (s ) |
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2 .1 ) Competencies |
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Granting competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed. |
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UEENEEE101A |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
3 ) This unit contains Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements. |
Application of the Unit |
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4 .1 ) General Application This unit applies to persons entering work in utilities industry and may be used in school-based vocational programs. 4 .2 ) Importation RTOs wishing to import this unit into any qualification under the flexibility provisions of NQC Training Package Policy |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
6 ) Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Prepare for dismantling, assembling and fabrication work. |
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OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood through established routines and procedures. |
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Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed. |
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Safety hazard not previously identified are reported and advice on risk control measures is sought from the work supervisor. |
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The nature of the work is obtained from documentation and from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken. |
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Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others. |
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Materials required for the work are obtained in accordance with established routines and procedures. |
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Tools, equipment and measuring devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety. |
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Cutting tools such as drills and chisels are sharpened to suit the material on which they are to be used. |
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2 |
Dismantle and assemble utilities industry apparatus. |
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Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. |
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Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures. |
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2.3 |
Appropriate tools are selected and used correctly and safely in dismantling and assembling apparatus. |
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2.4 |
Manufacturer apparatus dismantling and assembling guides are used where applicable. |
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2.5 |
Components are marked or tagged during the dismantling to help ensure correct and efficient reassembly. |
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2.6 |
Dismantled components and parts are stored to protect them against loss or damage. |
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2.7 |
Apparatus is dismantled and assembled efficiently without waste of materials and energy and/or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services. |
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2.8 |
Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed. |
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Routine quality checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions. |
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2.10 |
OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed. |
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2.11 |
Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures. |
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2.12 |
Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the work in accordance with established procedures. |
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Fabricate utilities industry components. |
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Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. |
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Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures. |
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Appropriate tools are selected and used correctly and safely in fabricating components. |
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3.4 |
Drawings and instruction for the fabrication of components are followed. |
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3.5 |
Component dimensions are determined directly or by calculation from information given in job drawings and instructions. |
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3.6 |
Components are fabricated efficiently without waste of materials and energy and/or damage to the surrounding environment or services. |
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3.7 |
Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed. |
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3.8 |
Routine quality checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions. |
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3.9 |
OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed. |
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3.10 |
Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures. |
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3.11 |
Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the work in accordance with established procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
7) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and fabricating, dismantling, assembling of utilities industry components. The knowledge and skills shall be contextualised to current industry standards, technologies and practices. KS01-EE102A Hand and power tools and their application Evidence shall show an understanding of hand and power tools and their application to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Mechanical drawing interpretation and sketching encompassing:
T2 Workshop planning and materials encompassing:
T3 Measuring and marking out encompassing:
T4 Holding and cutting encompassing:
T5 Drills and drilling encompassing:
T6 Tapping and threading encompassing:
T7 General Hand Tools encompassing:
T8 Joining techniques encompassing:
T9 Portable electric power tools encompassing:
T10 Sheet metal work encompassing:
T11 Low tolerance measurement encompassing:
T12 Dismantling and assembly techniques encompassing:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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9 ) The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
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Overview of Assessment |
9 .1 ) Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy. Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed. The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be 'rich' in nature to minimise error in judgment. Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its 'richness'. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
9 .2 ) Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met. |
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Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the 'Assessment Guidelines - UEE07'. Evidence shall also comprise:
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Selecting and using hand tools appropriate to a task correctly and safely |
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Selecting and using power tools appropriate to a task correctly and safely |
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Sharpening at least two drill bits each for use different types of material. |
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Interpreting mechanical drawings/diagrams and instructions correctly. |
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E |
Dismantle and assemble an apparatus relevant to utilities industry discipline in which competency is sought. |
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Fabricate a component relevant to the utilities industry discipline in which competency is sought. |
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Dealing with unplanned events |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
9 .3 ) This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:
These should be used in the formal learning/assessment environment. Note: Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions for assessment must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy. |
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The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to dismantling, assembling and fabricating utilities industry components. |
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Method of assessment |
9 .4 ) This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 'Assessment Guidelines'. Note: |
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Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units |
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For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit: |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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8 ) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. |
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This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to installation, fault finding, maintenance, repair or development work functions in any of the following disciplines: |
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Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1. |
Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
2 .3 ) Literacy and numeracy skills Participants are best equipped to achieve competency in this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 'Literacy and Numeracy' |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Numeracy |
3 |
2.3) Literacy and numeracy skills
Competency Field |
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Utilities industry |