Shape steel structure components by material removal using hand tools in engineering construction

This standard is about shaping steel structure components by material removal using hand tools in engineering construction.

You will need to be able to shape materials using the appropriate materials and techniques and check that the specification has been met whilst adhering to health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and safe working practices.

In the context of this standard, your responsibility is to interpret and work within given specifications, selecting techniques and making variations to achieve the best possible result.  In some cases, you may still be expected to refer to others for final authorisation, even though you remain responsible for identifying and implementing decisions.

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Who this standard is for

This standard is for Platers.

1. work safely at
   all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant
   legislation, regulations, guidelines and local rules or procedures
2. ensure that the work environment, material, tools and equipment are correctly
   prepared for the work activities to be undertaken
3. obtain the
   required materials and check the dimensions, quantity and quality, as required
4. obtain and follow
   the relevant engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards 
5. shape the steel
   structure components using the appropriate hand tools and techniques 
6. identify and
   rectify steel structures fabrication defects, where appropriate
7. check that the
   steel structure is complete and to the required specification, then follow the required
   handover procedures
8. reinstate
   the work area
9. deal promptly and
   effectively with problems within your control and report those that have been
   and those that cannot be resolved

1. relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or
   procedures and safe working practices including your responsibilities with
   regard to reporting lines and procedures
2. preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of
   the work area, material, and equipment, and the possible consequences of
   incorrect actions in these areas
3. relevant engineering drawings and related specifications and
   quality standards

4. methods and techniques of shaping steel structure
   components using hand tools:

   1. which tools to use and when
   2. how to sequence the stages of work

5. how to modify the way of working to meet particular needs

6. how to check compliance with the specification for the:

   1. material to be shaped
   2. completed steelwork components 

7. types of defects that are found and what to do if any are
   found

8. tool and equipment
   control:  the correct use of relevant tools and equipment and your
   individual responsibility for the use, care and security of those you use