Course Title: Apply basic sheet metal practices
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: BUIL6128
Course Title: Apply basic sheet metal practices
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C2214 - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
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
Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au
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 of competency specifies the outcomes required to cut, join and bend sheet metal products for a range of simple plumbing related tasks.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20531 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. |
Element: |
2. Prepare for sheet metal practices |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Fabrication techniques relevant to sheet metal and sheet metal products are discussed and determined for specific task. 2.4 Quantities for specific job tasks are calculated to support efficient cutting and avoid waste. |
Element: |
3. Cut and join sheet metal and sheet metal products |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Materials are marked out according to requirements of job task, plans and specifications. |
Element: |
4. Bend and fold sheet metal and sheet metal products |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Tools and equipment are selected to make appropriate bends and folds to comply with job specifications and plan. |
Element: |
5. Clean up work area |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of or recycled in accordance with the state or territory legislation and workplace procedures. |
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 sustainability and WH
Teaching Schedule
All tasks to +or - 2mm
Session Number | Topic |
Learning Activities/Resources |
Elements/ Performance Criteria |
Assessments |
Session 1 | Theory lesson , apply basic sheet metal practices . Assessment 1 Theory | RMIT workbook , complete questions , Sign SWMS , Underpinning Questions | 1.1 - 5.3 |
Assessment 1 task 7 B underpinning questions |
Session 2 |
Practical tasks , 7 C , D , E Manufactured & installed as per plan |
Plans & Specifications for all tasks to +or - 2mm .Selection of appropriate PPE , fabrication techniques , materials , joining methods.Materials cleaned ,bent ,folded , cut using appropriate tools, stored ,recycled ,disposed legally , sustainabily | 1.1 - 5.3 |
Assessment tasks 7 C Practical enabling task 7 D Joining methods sheet metal 7 E Woodsys Box |
Session 3 |
Practical tasks , 7 , F , G , H Manufactured & installed as per plan |
Plans & Specifications for all tasks to +or - 2mm Tasks 7 -F-G-H-.Installed in appropriate clips with fall 1-200 to round pop on fascia.as one project Selection of appropriate PPE , fabrication techniques , materials , joining methods.Materials cleaned ,bent ,folded , cut using appropriate tools, stored ,recycled ,disposed legally , sustainabily | 1.1 - 5.3 |
Assessment tasks 7 F ,90 Deg External Fascia gutter angle 7 G 90 Deg Internal Fascia gutter angle 7 H Integral Return stop end fascia gutter & Circular pop 7 F-G-H installed as one project
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Session 4 |
Practical tasks , 7 , I , J , K Manufactured & installed as per plan |
Plans & Specifications for all tasks to +or - 2mm Tasks 7 I-J-K .Installed in appropriate clips with fall to Rect pop as one project .Selection of appropriate PPE , fabrication techniques , materials , joining methods.Materials cleaned ,bent ,folded , cut using appropriate tools, stored ,recycled ,disposed legally , sustainabily | 1.1 - 5.3 |
7 , I Integral stop end & rect pop installed into guttering 7 , J Ext Mechanical Quad angle 7 , K Int Mechanical Quad angle 7 I-J-K installed as one project |
Session 5 |
Practical tasks , 7 , L , M , manufactured & installed as per plan |
Plans & Specifications for all tasks to +or - 2mm .Selection of appropriate PPE , fabrication techniques , materials , joining methods.Materials cleaned ,bent ,folded , cut using appropriate tools, stored ,recycled ,disposed legally , sustainabily | 1.1 - 5.3 |
7, L 100mm by 50 mm Down pipe manufactured & installed to existing pop outlet to stormwater adaptor at ground level 7 , M box gutter manufactured to plan , 250 mm width , incorpoating an integral stop end , a 90 Deg & a second given angle flowing to a rainhead discharge . |
Session 6 |
Practical tasks ,7 , N , O manufactured & installed as per plan |
Plans & Specifications for all tasks to +or - 2mm .Student to manufacture all flashings & install to Australian standards .Selection of appropriate PPE , fabrication techniques , materials , joining methods.Materials cleaned ,bent ,folded , cut using appropriate tools, stored ,recycled ,disposed legally , sustainabily | 1.1 - 5.3 |
7 , N , Pierced roof installed to roof frame , Flashed on both sides & top using soaker flashing , top & one side to be capped 7 , O clipped roof to be installed to roof frame ,Flashed on both sides & top using soaker flashing , top & one side to be capped |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed textbooks. ‘Pearsons Basic Plumbing Service Skills 2nd edition’ |
References
Other Resources
Lysaghts web site
HB 39 Code of practice
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 two different types of assessment tasks
1. Assessment 1 -7 B Underpinning questions theory 20%
2. Assessment 2 - 7 C , D , E , F , G , H , I , J , K , L , M , N , O Practical assessment tasks 80%
To successfully complete this unit, a student needs to be deemed competent (CA grade) in all both 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 - Underpinning Questions 1.1 ,1.2 , 1.3 , 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 , 3.2 , 4.2 , 4.3 , 5.1 , 5.2 , 5.3 20%
Assessment 2 - Practical tasks 1.1 -5.3 80%
Other Information
Academic Misconduct
Students are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism in oral or written presentations is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is one’s own. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct which carry a range of penalties including cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Students are responsible for ensuring that their work is kept in a secure place. It is also a disciplinary offence for students to allow their work to be plagiarized by another student.
Students should be aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of copyright material. It is strongly recommended that students refer to the Guidelines for Students at the RMIT University Homepage.
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