Course Title: Apply basic sheet metal practices

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: BUIL6381

Course Title: Apply basic sheet metal practices

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C2222 - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61-3-9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry

Course Description

 This unit specifies the competency required to cut, join and bend sheet metal products for a range of simple plumbing jobs in accordance with job, organisational and legal requirements.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21789 Apply basic sheet metal practices

Element:

1. Plan to perform sheet metal practices

Performance Criteria:

1.1      Sheet metal properties and characteristics are discussed and related to specific tasks.

1.2      Correct terminology is used when discussing sheet metal products and applying basic sheet metal practices.

1.3      Principles of sustainability are applied to work preparation and the plumbing application.

Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace procedures.

Element:

2. Prepare for sheet metal practices

Performance Criteria:

1.1      Fabrication techniques relevant to sheet metal and sheet metal products are discussed and determined for specific tasks.

1.2      Plans and specifications for the tasks are discussed with the supervisor to determine the designated sequence.

1.3      Safety (OHS) and environmental requirements associated with sheet metal practices are assessed and adhered to and provide a safe workplace environment.

Quantities for the tasks are calculated, to support efficient cutting and to avoid waste.

Element:

3. Cut and join sheet metal and sheet metal products

Performance Criteria:

1.1      Materials are marked out according to the requirements of the task, plans and specifications.

1.2      Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, applied and maintained for the task.

1.3      Tools and equipment are checked for serviceability and faults reported to the supervisor.

1.4      Sheet metal is cut to the required shape and dimension, using appropriate cutting tools.

Joining methods and compatible materials are selected and applied to comply with the task and specifications

Element:

4. Bend and fold sheet metal and sheet metal products

Performance Criteria:

1.1      Tools and equipment are selected to make bends and folds that comply with job specifications and plans.

1.2      Bent and folded sheet metal and sheet metal products are cleaned and prepared for joining.

Materials are handled in a safe and appropriate manner and to the requirements of the task.

Element:

5. Clean up the work area

Performance Criteria:

1.1      The work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures, legislation and regulations.

1.2      Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures.

Materials and waste are disposed of, recycled or stored in accordance with workplace procedures, legislation and regulations.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Ref Workbook


Teaching Schedule

As per timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent. 

Assessments

Task 1

Assessment  1

Task 2

Assessment  2 - 3

Task 3

Assessment  4 - 7

Task 4

Assessment  8 - 10

Task 5

Assessment  11 - 13

Task 6

Assessment  14 - 15

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

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Task 6

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To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks. 

 


Assessment Tasks

As Above


Assessment Matrix

As Above

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):


You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

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Late submission: 
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Special consideration: 
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Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

 

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