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OICEW-1-1A

Cut a circular hole using oxyacetylene process

Function: Maintenance and repair at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Cut a circular hole using oxyacetylene process

Assessed in: EN-2112 Machine Tool Technology

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given proper tools, lighting, ventilation, and a thin steel plate of no less than 1/4 inch thickness.

Behavior

Plan, prepare and safely cut a 3” circular hole in the plate using oxyacetylene process and describe actions as they are being performed.

Standard

  1. The plan and layout of the job are correct, in proper sequence, and incorporate all safety considerations;
  2. All required equipment is set up and job is properly laid out;
  3. Hole is cut according to plan and within tolerance of ±1/8 inch;
  4. Actions being executed are described correctly as they are being performed;
  5. No safety violations are observed.