Course Title: Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: MANU7365C
Course Title: Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3307 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager - Warren James
Tel: +61 3 9925 4632
Nominal Hours: 8
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
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to use oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment to carry out basic cutting of mild steel in support of plumbing applications and fabrication to meet job specifications.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCPCM2049A Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment |
Element: |
1 Prepare for work. 2 Identify cutting requirements. 3 Perform cuts and inspect. 4 Clean up. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1Job drawings and specifications are obtained from job supervisor and job requirements are adhered to. 2.2. Cutting requirements are identified from plans and specifications 3.1 Cutting requirements are identified from plans and specifications. 3.2. Tip size is selected as appropriate for the materials to be cut.
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include in class workbook activities and researching industry practices and standards. This may include online learning activities. Students are expected to undertake design, size and documentation to relevant industry standards to include susta
Teaching Schedule
This unit is delivered over 2 session
Session Number | Topic |
Learning Activities/Resources |
Elements/ Performance criteria. | Assessments |
Session 1 | The principles and skills required for gas cutting of mild steel material Thermo chemical process required Equipment and handling |
Basic Plumbing Services Skills Revised 2nd edition chapter 9 Plumbing services learners resources Introduce SWMS |
1.1 / 3.7 | Ass 1 Complete underpinning question in student recording book and SWMS
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Session 2 | OH&S procedures and safe work management | Complete worksheets 1/7 in learners resource | 4.1 / 4.3 | ASS 2 – Complete 3 practical tasks Task 1 – cut 3 pieces steel plate (A05) Task 2 – cut 100mm hole in steel plate (A06) Task 3 – cut 3 50mm holes in 80mm pipe (A07) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed textbooks. Basic Plumbing Services Skills 2nd edition Revised - 1stYear Plumbing Service Learners Resource Book |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.
Assessment Tasks
Students are required to complete three different types of assessment tasks
Assessment 1 – Submit workbook underpinning questions and completed SWMS. (weighting 50%)
Assessment 2 –Complete three cutting tasks (weighting 50%)
To successfully complete this unit, a student needs to be deemed competent (CA grade) in all three assessment tasks.
Grading Criteria:
NYC - Not yet competent
CA - Competence Achieved
DNS - Did not submit assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task Element/ PC Percentage Weighting
Assessment 1 – Written tasks - Workbook Element 1.1 to 3.7 50%
Assessment 2 - Three cutting tasks Element 4.1 to 4.3 50%
Other Information
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