RIISAM205D — Cut, weld and bend materials

1 Plan and prepare to cut, weld and bend materials

• 1.1Access, interpret and apply cut, weld and bend materials documentation to ensure the work activity is compliant
• 1.2Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
• 1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
• 1.5Identify and implement signage/barricade requirements
• 1.6Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, and inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement
• 1.7Calculate material quantity requirements in accordance with plans and/or specifications
• 1.8Identify, obtain, prepare, safely handle and locate materials ready for use appropriate to the work application
• 1.9Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2 Set up and test equipment

• 2.1Select and locate correct fire extinguisher, ensuring accessibility prior to and during operations
• 2.2Attach regulators correctly to Oxy and Acetylene bottles
• 2.3Purge lines prior to lighting up
• 2.4Test equipment for leaks and undertake corrective action or report faults
• 2.5Select correct pressures and cutting tips

3 Cut material using oxyacetylene

• 3.1Measure and mark material, and secure/clamp it for cutting
• 3.2Correctly light torch
• 3.3Adjust setting of flame for cutting
• 3.4Ensure correct cutting position during cutting to set out mark

4 Cut and weld materials using electric welding equipment

• 4.1Complete and verify test runs
• 4.2Complete welding and cutting procedures
• 4.3Clean welds using appropriate tools and techniques
• 4.4Confirm weld and cut specifications by visual inspection and defects identified and repaired

5 Heat and bend material

• 5.1Measure and mark material, and secure/clamp it for bending
• 5.2Light torch according to manufacturer’s specifications
• 5.3Control heat to specified material and minimise weakening effects of the heating process
• 5.4Bend material to specification and cool correctly

6 Shutdown

• 6.1Switch off torch as instructed
• 6.2Shut off gas supply per manufacturer’s specifications

7 Clean up

• 7.1Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
• 7.2Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
• 7.3Process records

What does an assessment tool for RIISAM205D need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIISAM205D needs to address all 51 unit components: 7 elements with 31 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for RIISAM205D?

Auditori pulls the current release of RIISAM205D from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for RIISAM205D — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing RIISAM205D assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of RIISAM205D, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.