Work Instruction

Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

 Correctly read and interpret drawings.

 Measure and mark out tin plate.
 Check and confirm square lines.
 Effectively cut plate to measurements, within given tolerances.
OBJECTIVES:  Safely mark out by using a center punch and hammer.
 Displayed ability to select correct type and size drill bits.
 Displayed execution of safe drilling practices.
 Safe removal of all burrs and sharp edges by displaying proper finishing
techniques.

This practical activity involves risk assessment, planning, checking equipment and
INTRODUCTION:
materials, performing work to a specified quality.
At the completion of this practical activity, Trainees will be able to:
 Perform a Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
REQUIRED
 Select correct tools and materials according to specifications.
OUTCOMES:
 Correctly use tools and materials
 Produce a work piece within the acceptable tolerances.
Trainers should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current, and
authentic. Evidence includes direct observation, practical activities, samples, and
METHOD OF questioning. The trainee must have access to all tools, equipment, materials, and
ASSESSMENT: documentation required. The trainee is permitted to refer to any relevant workplace
procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals, and
reference materials.

This practical must be assessed in workshop reflecting “real-world” working conditions.

CONDITIONS OF
The competencies covered in this practical must be demonstrated by the trainee either
ASSESSMENT:
working alone or as part of a team.
At the completion of this practical activity, Trainees will gain experience and knowledge
of:
 Performing a Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
 Selecting the correct materials and equipment for a given task.
 Setting out a workspace with tools and equipment.
 Reading and interpreting drawing documentation and data.
COMPLETION:  Accurate measuring and marking out.
 Confirming squareness.
 Proper cutting techniques with tin snips.
 Effective filing.
 Accurate center punching.
 Safe drilling procedures.
 Proper fastening and positioning techniques.
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Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

The trainee must successfully demonstrate an understanding of, and complete the
tasks outlined above for the trainer to deem the trainee Competent (C). If the student
COMPETENCY: does not show an understanding of the task outlined above, the trainer must deem the
trainee Not Yet Competent (NYC)

Successful completion of this activity will grant the trainee a maximum of 15% of the
GRADING: total practical activity marks available for this module. Student trainer must use the
Assessment Matrix to allocate marks for this practical.
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Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

As part of the assessment process for this unit, you will need to successfully complete the following
practical assessment task.

Practical Assessment- 3 Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal.

Instructions 1. You are required to:

a. Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal with consideration
to the following:

1. Instructional documentation such as:

 Work Instruction including required logical work steps, PPE,

drawings and illustrations, materials, and tools/equipment.

 JSA or SWMS.

2. Accuracy of completed work piece compared with provided

drawing/instructional dimensions and tolerances.

3. Overall quality of work piece concerning appearance and finish.

2. You will be provided with:

a. All Instructional documentation.

b. All PPE and Safety Equipment.

c. All Materials, Tools and Equipment.

d. Continuous Supervision and Support from your Instructor.

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Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

Step Instruction Tools / Equipment Material Expected Result

1. Safety PPE:
 Prepare Job Safety Safety gloves All safety concerns are
Analysis Safety glasses understood.
Safety shoes
All tasks performed safely.
 Prepare and check all Mask
required PPE and Hand Sanitizer All COVID 19 rules adhered to
safety equipment
required by Job Safety
analysis

2. Planning. Steel Scale -Instructional and

 All required tools,
Check all required tools for HSE
equipment and
the task are suitable and in materials are correctly
good condition. selected and in good
working condition.
Scriber  Trainee understands
Prepare a work area to planning of specific
include: sequence and steps
documentation for successful
-Instructional documents execution of desired
-Tools project.
File
-Material and Equipment
-HSE Documentation  Work area is set up
correctly.
Engineer’s square  Correct identification
of risks and hazards
associated with the
Bench Vice
job.
Dividers  Selection of
appropriate and
effective PPE.

Tin Snips
C- Clamp

Center Punch
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Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

0.5 mm Sheet
Metal (3 of
100mm by
100mm)

Hammer/Mallet

Pedestal Drill

Screwdriver

Self-tapping
wood screws
(5mm)

3 Instruction. Scriber Specifications are interpreted

Steel Rule or Tape correctly, and measurements
A Mark a piece of sheet metal Measure taken accurately.
out to 100mm by 100mm, Engineer’s Square
using a steel rule, scriber, All tolerances taken into
and engineer’s square. consideration

B Cut along the marked lines Tin Snip Safe use of equipment, tools,
with a tin snip. Engineer’s square and material.
Ensure that all sides are
square by using the Understand proper and safe
Engineer’s Square cutting procedures.

Ability to assess own work and

make decisions, to achieve
quality workmanship.
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Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

C Remove any burrs and File Competency in filing, de-

jagged edges with a file. Vice burring and finishing practices.

D Mark out the 5mm holes, Scriber Understanding of marking

with hole centers 15mm Steel Rule criteria transferred from
from each edge. drawing to actual work piece
See Appendix (A)
for Larger
Illustration

E Punch center marks for Hammer/Mallet Safe and effective use of tools.
holes to be drilled with a Center Punch
center punch.

F Drill the holes using a Pedestal Drill Responsible drilling practices.

pedestal drill and clamp or Correct Drill Bits
hand drill.

DO NOT TRY THIS UNTIL

THE TRAINER HAS
INSTRUCTED YOU!

G Take another piece of sheet Steel Rule Specifications are interpreted

metal and mark out a circle, Dividers correctly, and measurements
as per the drawing by using taken accurately.
Center Punch
a steel rule and dividers.
Also mark out the holes to Hammer/Mallet All tolerances taken into
be drilled as per the See Appendix (B) consideration
drawing. for Larger
Illustration
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Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

H Make sure that the center Dividers Correct use of dividers for
point of the dividers does measuring and marking out
not move while marking out purposes
on the sheet metal.

I Cut and remove burring and Tin Snip Safe use of equipment, tools,
sharp edges as mentioned File and material.
before.
Vice
Understand proper and safe
cutting procedures.

Competency in filing, de-

burring and finishing practices.

J Drill the holes using a Pedestal Drill Safe use of equipment and
pedestal drill and clamp or C- Clamps pedestal drilling procedures
hand drill.

DO NOT TRY THIS UNTIL

THE TRAINER HAS
INSTRUCTED YOU!

K Now take the third piece of Steel Rule Specifications are interpreted
sheet metal. Scriber correctly, and measurements
Mark out, cut, de-burr and Center Punch taken accurately.
punch as per instruction. Hammer/Mallet
Right angle sides are 100mm File All tolerances taken into
length each and the See Appendix (C) consideration
hypotenuse side length is for Larger
141mm. Illustration

L Drill the holes using a Pedestal Drill Competency in using power

pedestal drill and clamp or C- Clamps drills according to all safety
hand drill. specifications.

DO NOT TRY THIS UNTIL

THE TRAINER HAS
INSTRUCTED YOU!
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Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

M Arrange and fasten the Mallet Understanding of proper

completed shapes to the Self-tapping wood fastening and positioning
wooden block as per your screws techniques.
Instructor’s directive.
Screwdriver

N Present the work piece to

the Instructor, discuss your
experience, and consider Work piece Practice in communication and
any advice on improving responsible reporting.
craftsmanship.

O Housekeeping. All Tools, Equipment Workplace is left in a clean and

and Material. safe condition.
All material and tools recovered
in tool store.
Effective and responsible
housekeeping practices.
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Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

Appendix (A)

ALL HOLE CENTRES TO BE 15 mm FROM

ALL HOLES TO BE 5 mm DIA EACH EDGE

100 MM

100 MM
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Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

Appendix (B)

100 mm DIA

ALL HOLES TO BE 5 mm DIA ALL HOLE CENTRES TO BE 15 mm FROM

EACH EDGE
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Practical Activity # 3
Fabricate a Square, Circle and Triangle from Sheet Metal
SAMET 4
Use Hand Tools

Appendix (C)

ALL HOLE CENTRES TO BE 15 mm FROM

EACH EDGE
100 mm

ALL HOLES TO BE 5 mm DIA

100 mm