AHCINF204 Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

Release: 1

AHCINF204 Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

Modification History

Release Number	TP Version	Comments
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake minor fabrication and repair of metal or plastic structures where the services of a specialist trades person is not necessary.

All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, industry practice, manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Unit Sector

Infrastructure (INF)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare for fabrication or repair	1.1 Confirm work instructions with supervisor 1.2 Identify hazards and report to supervisor 1.3 Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment 1.4 Confirm items for repair or fabrication 1.5 Select tools and equipment appropriate to job requirements 1.6 Select jointing or welding materials suitable to the job requirements
2. Assist with maintaining structures and facilities	2.1 Repair or fabricate equipment and structures 2.2 Use appropriate jointing methods
3. Complete fabrication and repair	3.1 Clean and store materials and equipment 3.2 Clean and maintain work area and remove hazardous materials in an environmentally responsible manner 3.3 Complete workplace records

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

This unit is equivalent to AHCINF204A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72