CPCPCM2048 - Cut and join sheet metal
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Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to cut and join sheet metal in the plumbing and services industry.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* constructing two different sheet metal products, using two of the following joining techniques:
* grooved seam
* knock up joint
* peened joint
* simple lap
* Pittsburgh lock
* and two of the following fastening techniques:
* spot weld
* riveted
* screwed
* bolted
* including the application of one approved sealing method.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* the characteristics of different sheet metal materials
* electrolysis and the problems associated with using incompatible products
* preparation of material for sealing
* approved sheet metal sealants
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used to cut and join sheet metal
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for cutting and joining sheet metal.
Required reading
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):