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Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques

Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05010
State Code
OAX02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030709 - Sheetmetal Working
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in fabrication, forming and shaping of a wide variety of shapes and products undertaken using a variety of forming and shaping techniques.Fabrication, forming and shaping is done to specifications interpreted from technical drawings and job specifications using a variety of tools and equipment.Skills covered by this unit are generally applied in occupational and work situations associated with steel fabrication, boiler making or sheet metal work.Where heating and thermal cutting is required unit MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting should also be selected.Where marking off/out skills is required unit MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes should also be selected.Where welds are required to meet legislative or regulatory requirements appropriate welding units should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 8
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Select and set up equipment for a specific operation
  • 2.1 Select most appropriate tools and equipment
  • 2.2 Set up equipment and adjust for operation according to SOPs
  • 2.3 Calculate and determine allowances for shrinkage, thickness and inside/outside measurements
3 Operate equipment
  • 3.1 Prepare equipment for forming and shaping
  • 3.2 Operate and adjust equipment to form and shape material to meet specifications
4 Form and shape material
  • 4.1 Level, straighten, roll, press or bend material to specifications/drawings using fabrication techniques
  • 4.2 Follow correct hot or cold forming techniques
  • 4.3 Check final product for compliance to specification and rectify, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA640 MEM05010C Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques Unit of competency