CPCPCM2049 - Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment

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:
* marking out and cutting the following materials from relevant job plans and specifications, using hand-held oxy-acetylene cutting equipment:
* cut 150 mm x 150 mm mild steel plate (up to 8 mm thick) into three equal pieces
* cut (up to 8 mm thick) mild steel disc to fit a DN40 to DN100 diameter mild steel pipe
* cut three holes to fit up to DN50 branch pipes into a length of up to DN100 diameter mild steel pipe.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* the safe and operating principles of oxy-acetylene equipment
* the potential fumes and health and safety risks from high temperatures on materials
* the properties of materials and the effect of heat on the properties of metal
* hot work permit
* types of gases used for cutting mild steel
* how to access relevant information from relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements
* tools, materials and equipment to cut mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for cutting mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment.