MEMPE0003A - Learning Guide and Assessment

About this unit - MEMPE0003A

Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the use of an oxy-acetylene torch to cut low carbon/mild steels and to heat the steel to enable bending. It also covers basic silver soldering and brazing.

The settings for the oxy-acetylene and heating equipment as well as the materials will be supplied to the learner. No assembly of the oxy-acetylene hoses and gauges will be required.

Application of the Unit
This unit is designed for use in a pre-employment skills introduction program and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development will take place under direct supervision.

This unit is not to be used in a traineeship or apprenticeship training program or associated qualifications. It is only to be used in pre-employment programs and carries no credit towards apprenticeship/trade and other qualification types in manufacturing and engineering.

This unit should be integrated with the work in the project unit MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project, and skills developed when required by the project.

What's included in this unit?

- Learning Guide

- Student Assessment Book

- Assessor Guide

- Mapping Matrix