Metalwork Safety

NSW NESA TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY YEARS 7 – 8 SYLLABUS (2017)

Outcomes:

TE4-3DP selects and safely applies a broad range of tools, materials and processes in the production of quality projects

Material Technologies

Researching and planning

• select and justify the safe use of tools and equipment used to create a design solution

Producing and implementing

• demonstrate safe, independent and collaborative work practices in the production of designed solutions

Life Skills Outcomes:

TELS-4DP follows safe practices in the use of tools, materials and processes for design projects

Material Technologies

Producing and implementing

• identify risks in the production of a design solution and ways to improve safety
• use tools and equipment safely in the production of a specific design solution, for example:
  • wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • report faulty equipment

Testing and evaluating

• evaluate their design and production skills, for example:
  • time management
  • collaboration
  • safe use of tools and processes

NSW NESA INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 7 – 10 SYLLABUS (2019)

Outcomes:

IND4-1 identifies and applies fundamental WHS principles when working with tools, materials and machines

IND4-1 identifies, assesses, applies and manages the risks and WHS issues associated with the use of a range of tools, equipment, materials, processes and technologies

Core Module: Metal 1

WHS and risk management

• demonstrate safe workshop practices and procedures, for example:
  • follow workshop signage instructions
  • return lengths of steel to the racks after cutting
  • wear gloves when heating metal
  • work collaboratively
• safely use and and maintain hand, power and machine tools
• select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with tools, materials and machines, for example:
  • wear appropriate footwear
  • wear eye protection, eg safety glasses when drilling
  • wear protective clothing

Specialised Module: Metal Machining 2

WHS and risk management

• demonstrate safe workshop practices and procedures, for example:
  • follow workshop signage instructions
  • return lengths of steel to the racks after cutting
  • use a brush to clear swarf from machines
  • work collaboratively
• safely use and and maintain hand, power and machine tools
• select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with tools, materials and machines, for example:
  • wear appropriate footwear
  • wear eye protection, eg safety glasses when milling
  • wear protective clothing

Specialised Module: Metal Machining 3

WHS and risk management

• demonstrate safe workshop practices and procedures, for example:
  • clean spills of oils and cutting fluids
  • ensure machinery is set up safely before use
  • follow workshop signage instructions
• safely use and and maintain hand, power and machine tools
• select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with tools, materials and machines, for example:
  • wear appropriate footwear
  • wear eye protection, eg safety glasses when machining
  • wear protective clothing

Life Skills Outcomes

INDLS-1 identifies safe and unsafe conditions in the context of undertaking a project

INDLS-2 demonstrates safe practices in the use of tools, materials and equipment

Metal

WHS and risk management

• identify and respond to safety and warning signage
• identify, select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when participating in practical activities, for example:
  • eye protection
  • protective clothing and footwear
  • hearing protection
• identify and apply safe working practices when handling and using tools, materials and equipment, for example:
  • hand tools
  • power tools
  • machine tools
• identify potential risks and suggest ways to improve safety in general and specific timber contexts, for example:
  • trip hazards
  • poor ventilation

Contributes to:

ACARA Australian Curriculum Design & Technologies YRS 7-10

ACT BSSS Metal Products (2020-2024)

NSW NESA INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY STAGE 6 SYLLABUS (2013)

QLD QCAA Industrial Technology Skills Applied Senior Syllabus (2019)

SA SACE Design, Technology and Engineering (2020)

TAS TASC Design and Production (2016-2020)

VIC VCAA Product Design & Technology (2018-2023)

WA SCSA Materials Design and Technology Yr12 (2020)
WA SCSA Materials Design and Technology Yr11 (2016)