CPCCSF2003 — Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment

1 Plan and prepare to cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment.

• 1.1Review and clarify task to cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment.
• 1.2Review task specifications and check to make sure they are in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• 1.3Review work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.
• 1.4Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.
• 1.5Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.
• 1.6Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
• 1.7Calculate material quantity requirements.
• 1.8Acquire materials for the task and locate them safely ready for use.

2 Set up and test oxy-LPG equipment.

• 2.1Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
• 2.2Select appropriate fire extinguisher and locate it to be readily accessible prior to and during operations.
• 2.3Attach regulators to oxy and acetylene bottles in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and WHS regulations.
• 2.4Purge lines to manufacturers’ specifications prior to lighting up.
• 2.5Test equipment for leaks and either undertake corrective action or report faults.
• 2.6Select appropriate pressures and cutting tips in accordance with material to be cut and manufacturers’ specifications.

3 Cut material with oxy-LPG equipment.

• 3.1Mark material accurately and secure or clamp ready for cutting.
• 3.2Light torch in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• 3.3Adjust setting of flame for cutting to manufacturers’ specifications.
• 3.4Adopt correct cutting position to set-out mark during cutting.

4 Heat and bend material using oxy-LPG equipment.

• 4.1Mark material accurately and secure or clamp ready for bending.
• 4.2Light torch in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• 4.3Apply heat to specified material and minimise weakening effects of the heating process.
• 4.4Bend material to specification and cool appropriately.

5 Shut-down oxy-LPG equipment.

• 5.1Switch off torch in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• 5.2Shut off gas supply in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

6 Clean up after cutting, heating and bending materials using oxy-LPG equipment.

• 6.1Clear work area and dispose of, re-use or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.
• 6.2Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCSF2003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCSF2003 needs to address all 42 unit components: 6 elements with 26 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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