This standard covers a range of basic heavy platework (above 3 mm)
competences that will prepare you for entry into the engineering or
manufacturing sectors, creating a progression between education and
employment, or that will provide a basis for the development of additional skills
and occupational competences in the working environment.
You will be expected to prepare for the plateworking activities by obtaining all
the necessary job instructions, materials, tools, equipment and any
documentation that may be required.
In producing the platework components, you will be expected to use
appropriate tools and equipment to mark out the material for a range of
features to be produced, and then to use hand tools, portable power tools and
simple machines to produce a variety of shapes, profiles and forms. You will
also be expected to produce simple platework assemblies, using mechanical
fastening devices and tack welding. On completion of the plateworking
activities, you will be expected to return all tools and equipment to the correct
location, and to leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition.
Your responsibilities will require you to comply with health and safety
requirements and organisational policy and procedures for the plateworking
activities undertaken. You will need to report any difficulties or problems that
may arise, and to carry out any agreed actions. You will work under a high level
of supervision, whilst taking responsibility for your own actions and for the
quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.
Your underpinning knowledge will provide an understanding of your work, and
will enable you to apply appropriate plateworking techniques and procedures
safely. You will understand the cutting, forming and assembly processes, and
their application, and will know about the tools and equipment used, to the
required depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities to the
required specification.
You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the
plateworking activities, and when using the various tools and equipment,
especially guillotines and bending/forming equipment. You will be required to
demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understand the
responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace.