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 AURT2812A Carry out brazing procedures 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout 
of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and material to 
avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage. 

 (Level 

2) 

Work with others and in 
a team 

 

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies 
and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and 
productivity. 

 (Level 

1) 

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements and estimate material requirements required for 
the work. 

 (Level 

2) 

Solve problems 

 

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate 
planning and scheduling problems, avoid wastage of time and 
material. 

 (Level 

2) 

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to  

•  Access, interpret and apply technical information 

•  Use relevant tools and equipment 
•  Application of personal safety requirements 

•  Application of brazing procedures.  

Including tools and equipment.  

 (Level 

2) 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

Access to vehicle and manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications as identified in the Range Statement, standard 
operating procedures 

Method of assessment 

•  Assessment methods must confirm consistency of 

performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant 
contexts 

•  Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and 

questioning on underpinning knowledge 

•  Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in 

conjunction with assessment of other units of competency 

Context/s of assessment 

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace 
simulated facility with relevant process equipment, material, 
work instructions and deadlines 

 

 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

AURT2817A Carry out minor fabrication of components/equipment 

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AURT2817A 

Carry out minor fabrication of components/ 
equipment 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to measure, mark out and 
carry out fabrication of components/equipment under 
supervision and minimum skills.  

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Prepare for work 

1.1 

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements 
including job sheets, quality and quantity of material 

1.2 

Job specifications are read and interpreted 

1.3 

OH&S requirements, including personal protection 
needs, are observed throughout the work 

1.4 

Material are selected and inspected for quality 

1.5 

Correct hand, power tools and safety equipment for safe 
use 

1.6 

Products are determined to minimise waste material 

1.7 

Procedures are identified for maximising energy 
efficiency whilst completing the job 

2.  Basic fabrication of 

components and 
equipment 

2.1 

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

2.2 

Fabrication is completed without causing damage to any 
component or system 

2.3 

Suitable material are selected and components/ 
equipment fabricated to specific requirements 

2.4 

Procedures for set up are followed in accordance with the 
plan, customer requirements and specifications 

2.5 

Tools, equipment and material are located on site and 
confirmed for commencement of production in 
accordance with enterprise established procedures 

3.  Follow fabrication 

process 

3.1 

Follow work plan to commence fabrication 

3.2 

Check fabrication for conformity to specification 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

4. Monitor 

fabrication 

process and outputs 

4.1 

Monitor key characteristics to ensure conformity is to 
specification during fabrication process 

4.2 

Product tagged and stored correctly and safely for future 
use 

4.3 

All fabrication operations are carried out according to 
industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S requirements, 
legislation and enterprise procedures/policies 

5. 

Clean up work area and 
maintain equipment 

5.1 

Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

5.2 

Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 
procedures 

5.3 

Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for 
serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

5.4 

Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified 
in accordance with workplace procedures 

5.5 

Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with 
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site 
procedures 

5.6 

Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

 

RANGE STATEMENT  

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of 
competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit 
as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this 
particular unit: 

Fabricate components and 
equipment 

•  Machines are to include welding, bending, cutting, 

measuring and painting 

Unit scope 

•  Work involves welding, heating, soldering, measuring, 

mechanical fastening, cutting, shaping, bending, bonding, 
gluing, marking and assembling 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Unit context 

•  OH&S requirements include safety management systems, 

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, safe 
operating procedures and Australian Design Rules 

•  Work is carried out in accordance with legislative 

obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health 
regulations, manual handling and lifting equipment 
procedures and organisation insurance requirements 

•  Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, 

judgement and problem solving skills in lifting, safety 
equipment, environmental issues, repair procedures and 
vehicle operational requirements 

•  Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved 

in welding and fabrication, dealerships, panel repairs, 
accessory fitting, workshops 

Tools and equipment 

•  Tools and equipment are to include, but not be limited to: 

•  Hand tools, power tools, relevant welding equipment, 

cutting equipment, measuring equipment, marking out 
equipment, lifting and bending equipment 

Material 

•  Material are to include sheet metal, bonding material, steel, 

paints and plastics 

Personal protective 
equipment 

•  Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed 

under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and 
practices 

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Information and 
procedures 

•  Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and 

equipment 

•  Work instructions, including  

•  job sheets 
•  vehicle manufacturer/component supplier 

specifications 

•  enterprise operating procedures 
•  component manufacture specifications 
•  customer requirements 
•  industry/workplace codes of practice 
•  legislation for vehicle road worthiness including 

Australian Design Rules 

•  material safety data sheets 

•  Workplace procedures relating to reporting and 

communication 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 

operational procedures 

 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to 
confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and 
should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement. 

Critical aspects of 
evidence 

•  Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant 

information 

•  Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products 

and material, including use of personal protective 
equipment 

•  Read and interpret customer requirements and job sheets to 

prepare for work 

•  Identify material used in the work process 

•  Follow work instructions, operating procedures and 

inspection processes to: 

•  minimise the risk of injury to self and others 

•  prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and 

products 

•  maintain required production output and product quality 

•  Identify, set up, operate and maintain appropriate 

equipment to complete the task assigned 

•  Conduct operator maintenance on welding, bending, lifting 

and measuring equipment 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of: 

•  OH&S requirements 

•  Industry codes of practice 

•  Equipment safety requirements 

•  Legislation where applicable 

•  Types of material and their application 

•  Fabrication procedures 

•  Marking out and cutting procedures 

•  Methods of fastening/gluing/bonding 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE  

Underpinning knowledge 
(continued) 

•  Relevant technical information 

•  Equipment maintenance procedures 

•  Vehicle safety requirements 

•  Relevant manufacturer/component supplier /company 

policies 

•  Material safety requirements 

•  Personal safety requirements 

•  Planning of fabrication, processes and techniques 

•  Characteristics of material and uses of products produced 

•  Workplace safety policies and procedures 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance 

levels 

•  Procedures for reporting faults and material defects 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are 
required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although 
others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this 
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency 
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is 
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where 
the design and/or development of conditions or process is required. 

How will the candidate 
apply the following key 
competency in this unit? 

The candidate will need to: 

Collect, analyse and 
organise information 

Collect, organise and understand information related to work 
orders, plans and safety procedures for fabricating a component 
or piece of equipment. 

 (Level 

2) 

Communicate ideas and 
information 

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of 
work requirements and specifications, coordination of work 
with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the 
reporting of work outcomes and problems. 

 (Level 

2)