RIISAM205E — Cut, weld and bend materials

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What an assessment for RIISAM205E must cover

45 assessable components: 7 elements (30 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare to cut, weld and bend materials

1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to cut, weld and bend materials
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5Identify and implement signage and barricade requirements
1.6Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities
1.7Calculate material quantity requirements in accordance with plans and specifications within scope of own job role
1.8Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for emergency situations

2 Set up and test equipment

2.1Select, locate and ensure accessibility to the fire extinguisher prior to and during operations according to workplace procedures
2.2Attach regulators to Oxy and Acetylene bottles according to manufacturer specifications
2.3Purge lines prior to lighting up according to manufacturer specifications
2.4Test equipment for leaks and undertake corrective action or report faults to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
2.5Select correct pressures and cutting tips

3 Cut material using oxyacetylene

3.1Measure and mark material, and secure the material for cutting according to workplace procedures
3.2Light torch according to manufacturer specifications
3.3Adjust setting of flame for cutting according to workplace procedures
3.4Ensure correct cutting position during cutting to set out mark according to workplace procedures

4 Cut and weld materials using electric welding equipment

4.1Complete and verify test runs according to workplace procedures
4.2Complete welding and cutting according to workplace procedures
4.3Clean welds using appropriate tools and techniques according to workplace procedures
4.4Confirm weld and cut specifications by visual inspection and defects identified and repair according to workplace procedures

5 Heat and bend material

5.1Measure and mark material, and secure the material for bending
5.2Light torch according to manufacturer specifications
5.3Control heat to specified material and minimise weakening effects of the heating process
5.4Bend material to specification and cool correctly according to workplace procedures

6 Shutdown

6.1Switch off torch according to manufacturer specifications
6.2Shut off gas supply according to manufacturer specifications

7 Clean up

7.1Clear work area and dispose of materials according to workplace procedures
7.2Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
7.3Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

cut, weld and bend materials on at least two occasions, including: identifying and matching cutting equipment with job task, setting up oxyacetylene, electric welding and bending equipment in the correct sequence, testing the equipment, accurately marking and securing or clamping the material ready for bending and cutting, lighting the torch correctly and safely, adjusting the setting of flame for cutting, controlling the heat of the torch to suit the materials being bent, adopting correct cutting position during cutting to set out mark, welding and cutting materials cleanly, cleaning and visually inspecting the welds for defects, bending materials to job task requirements, shutting down the torch and gas supply in sequence.
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for cutting, welding and bending materials
work effectively with others to cut, weld and bend materials in a way that meets all required outcomes
communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

Knowledge evidence

key policies, procedures and documentation required to cut, weld and bend materials
principles and techniques for cutting, welding and bending materials, including: types, techniques, characteristics, use, limitation, plant and equipment
principles and techniques for steel fixing, including: types, materials, properties, terminology
principles and techniques for identifying types, characteristics, uses and limitations of manual metal arc welding, oxyacetylene, LPG heating and cutting equipment types
principles and techniques for the calculation of material requirements
principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies
techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Foundation skills

Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation and regulations
Writing: Produces and completes written documents required for workplace procedures and legislative requirements
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities

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What does an assessment tool for RIISAM205E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIISAM205E needs to address all 45 unit components: 7 elements with 30 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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