WSC2019 TD42 en

Technical Description

Construction Metal Work

Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
© WorldSkills International TD042 v7.0 WSC2019

WorldSkills International, by a resolution of the Competitions Committee and in accordance with the
Constitution, the Standing Orders and the Competition Rules, has adopted the following minimum
requirements for this skill for the WorldSkills Competition.
The Technical Description consists of the following:
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 2
2 THE WORLDSKILLS STANDARDS SPECIFICATION (WSSS) ......................................................... 4
3 THE ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND SPECIFICATION .................................................................. 9
4 THE MARKING SCHEME ............................................................................................................. 10
5 THE TEST PROJECT ..................................................................................................................... 14
6 SKILL MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION ....................................................................... 17
7 SKILL-SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 18
8 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................. 19
9 SKILL-SPECIFIC RULES ................................................................................................................ 23
10 VISITOR AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT ........................................................................................ 24
11 SUSTAINABILITY......................................................................................................................... 25
12 REFERENCES FOR INDUSTRY CONSULTATION ......................................................................... 26
Effective 22.08.18
Stefan Praschl Michael Fung

Chair of the Competitions Committee Vice Chair of the Competitions Committee
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Date: 22.08.18 – v7.0 CONSTRUCTION METAL WORK
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SKILL COMPETITION

1.1.1 The name of the skill competition is
Construction Metal Work
1.1.2 Description of the associated work role(s) or occupation(s).
Construction metalworking is the assembly and installation of steel structures, vessels and
components that encompass the food & dairy, pharmaceutical & chemical industries, architectural
engineering and structural steel work for buildings and bridges. Very high standards of finish and
quality are expected from the construction metalworker as food and pharmaceutical products are
transported and produced from steel components that a construction metalworker would
assemble. High-rise buildings, stadiums and bridges are erected using the skills of the construction
metalworker along with cutting edge architectural designs that affect the modern landscape for
innovative building designs.
The skills required for construction metalworking involve;
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of safe working practices, personal protection
equipment and the hazards and practices associated with the construction metalworking
industry.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of mathematical calculations, geometrical construction techniques and computer-
aided design and drafting software applications.
• A comprehensive knowledge of a range of industrial cutting and forming processes to suit a
range of steels and alloys including low carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steels, aluminium
alloys and also working with different tube & pipe standards.
• Shaping and forming these steel components with the aid of thermal processes and a range of
machinery used in cutting, bending and rolling metal plate
• Using modern thermal cutting processes such as plasma, laser and waterjet cutting techniques.
• Applying a range of welding processes such as Manual Metal Arc welding, TIG/TAG (Tungsten
Inert Gas & Tungsten Active Gas) welding, MIG/MAG (Metal Inert Gas & Metal Active Gas)
welding to assemble and join materials into structures and products.
Work organization & self-management, working precisely and accurately, concentration, attention
to detail, communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving, innovation and creativity, are
the universal attributes of the construction metal worker.
Construction metalworkers are highly skilled individuals who are able to work autonomously,
contribute to a technical team, take personal responsibility for completing projects to approved
quality standards in a timely manner, and interact effectively with colleagues and customers in an
industrial setting. Every step in the process matters and mistakes are largely irreversible and very
costly.
With the international mobility of people, construction metalworkers face rapidly expanding
opportunities and challenges. For talented construction metalworkers, there are many commercial
and international opportunities, which carry with them the need to understand and work with
diverse cultures and trends.
1.1.3 Number of Competitors per team
Construction Metal Work is a single Competitor skill competition.
1.1.4 Age limit of Competitors
The Competitors must not be older than 22 years in the year of the Competition.

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1.2 THE RELEVANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS
DOCUMENT
This document contains information about the standards required to compete in this skill
competition, and the assessment principles, methods and procedures that govern the competition.
Every Expert and Competitor must know and understand this Technical Description.
In the event of any conflict within the different languages of the Technical Descriptions, the English
version takes precedence.
1.3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

Since this Technical Description contains only skill-specific information it must be used in
association with the following:
• WSI – Competition Rules
• WSI – WorldSkills Standards Specification framework
• WSI – WorldSkills Assessment Strategy
• WSI Online resources as indicated in this document
• WorldSkills Health, Safety, and Environment Policy and Regulations

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2 THE WORLDSKILLS STANDARDS
SPECIFICATION (WSSS)
2.1 GENERAL NOTES ON THE WSSS

The WSSS specifies the knowledge, understanding and specific skills that underpin international
best practice in technical and vocational performance. It should reflect a shared global
understanding of what the associated work role(s) or occupation(s) represent for industry and
business (www.worldskills.org/WSSS).
The skill competition is intended to reflect international best practice as described by the WSSS,
and to the extent that it is able to. The Standards Specification is therefore a guide to the required
training and preparation for the skill competition.
In the skill competition the assessment of knowledge and understanding will take place through
the assessment of performance. There will only be separate tests of knowledge and understanding
where there is an overwhelming reason for these.
The Standards Specification is divided into distinct sections with headings and reference numbers
added.
Each section is assigned a percentage of the total marks to indicate its relative importance within
the Standards Specification. This is often referred to as the “weighting”. The sum of all the
percentage marks is 100.
The Marking Scheme and Test Project will assess only those skills that are set out in the Standards
Specification. They will reflect the Standards Specification as comprehensively as possible within the
constraints of the skill competition.
The Marking Scheme and Test Project will follow the allocation of marks within the Standards
Specification to the extent practically possible. A variation of five percent is allowed, provided that
this does not distort the weightings assigned by the Standards Specification.

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2.2 WORLDSKILLS STANDARDS SPECIFICATION
SECTION RELATIVE
IMPORTANCE
(%)
1 Work organization and management 5
The individual needs to know and understand:
• The standards and regulations relating to health and safety,
security, and hygiene within the construction metal industry
• The precautions and methods of operation for common hand
tools
• The precautions for the safe use, maintenance, and adjustment
of mechanical and thermal cutting equipment
• The safe use, adjustment, and maintenance of mechanical and
hand bending and forming equipment
• The requirements and possibilities for environmental
management and sustainability within the industry
• The selection, use, and maintenance of the range of Personal
Protective Equipment used in the construction metalwork
industry
The individual shall be able to:

• Work safely with regard to self and others
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Use hand and power tools safely
• Use and adjust thermal and mechanical cutting and shearing
equipment safely
• Use and adjust hand and mechanical bending and forming
equipment
• Carry out work with consideration to the environmental and
sustainability issues relating to the industry
• Select and use appropriately the relevant personal protective
equipment appropriate for the task
2 Communication and interpersonal skills 5

• The roles and requirements of customers, architects and design
engineers, and related tradespersons, and effective methods of
communication
• Detailed instructions from customers, architects, design
engineers, and Engineering Supervisors.
• Non-verbal communication such as drawings, guidelines,
international standards, etc.
• The importance of good team work

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• Interpret and implement the customer’s brief
• Clarify any possible misunderstanding in the drawing by asking
the relevant questions
• Read and use all necessary manuals, drawings, guidelines, etc.
to achieve a good result of the work
• Work effectively as a member of a team
3 Marking out techniques 10

• First and third angle orthographic projection
• Drawing and welding symbols used on engineering drawings
• ISO standard numbers
• Mathematical calculation and unit translation
• Geometrical development methods and practice
• The selection, use, and maintenance of measuring and
checking equipment
• The differences between a cutting list and a material list
• The techniques of flat pattern development
• Structural joint connection types
• Methods of interpreting and using information and
instructions for production
• Tolerances and their relationship to accuracy

• Interpret engineering drawings and symbols
• Perform standard mathematical calculations including areas,
volumes, and unit conversion
• Select and use measuring equipment
• Prepare a comprehensive materials list
• Develop and cut patterns using parallel, radial, and
triangulation methods
• Mark out, form, and assemble construction joint connections
• Carry out cutting and assembly using production instructions
to given tolerances
4 Cutting techniques 10
• The selection, use, and maintenance of mechanical equipment
used such as shears, corner shears, guillotine, saws, and
grinders
• Processes for cutting/grinding materials to given tolerances
• The selection and use of thermal cutting equipment to include
Oxy-Acetylene torch, cutting wheels, guides and circle cutters
• The techniques for punching, countersinking, drilling, tapping,
and reaming holes in a variety of metals and non-ferrous
materials

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• Use power tools and mechanical methods to cut/shear
materials to given tolerances
• Use thermal cutting equipment to cut low carbon steels using
manual cutting wheels, straight edges, and circle cutters and
guides
• Use hand and power tools to cut, punch, drill, countersink,
tap, and ream holes in a variety of metals
5 Forming techniques 15
• The adjustment and operation of manual or mechanical
forming machines
• The adjustment and operation of brake presses
• The adjustment and operation of pinch and pyramid rolls
• The selection, adjustment and maintenance of oxy-acetylene
gas heating equipment
• The adjustment and operation of flat bar benders
• The adjustment and operation of manual and mechanical
folders

• Use manual or mechanical forming machines to cold form
metals
• Adjust and use oxy/acetylene equipment to hot form plate and
section
• Bend low carbon steels using a flat bar bender
• Use manual or mechanical break presses or folders to shape
low carbon steels, stainless steels, aluminium, and alloys
• Use pinch and pyramid rolls to produce required shapes
• Use a mechanical brake press or folder to produce straight
bends to any angle
6 Assembly and finishing techniques 35

• Assembly techniques and symbols used in engineering
drawings and project descriptions
• The use of hand and power tools for assembly
• The types, selection and operation of pivot and locking devices
in common use
• The range of mechanical fastenings used in the construction
metalwork industry including:
• Rivets;
• Nuts and bolts;
• Locking and flat washers;
• Screws;
• Manufacturers mechanical fasteners
• The range of edge, surface and joint finishes available
• The range of tools used to achieve required finishes
• The use of standard techniques for checking dimensional
stability

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• Use correct assembly skills as required
• Select and use hand and power tools for assembly
• Construct moving pivots and locking devices as required
• Select and place and fix mechanical fittings as required for
assemble
• Finish project edges, surfaces and joints as required using hand
and power tools to include:
• Files;
• Wire brushes;
• Abrasives;
• Deburring tools
• Use non-chemical weld cleaning techniques
• Check structures for accuracy, square, and flatness
7 Welding and joining techniques 20

• The selection and use of Welding processes including:
• Manual metal arc welding (111);
• Gas metal arc welding (135);
• Gas Tungsten arc welding (141)
• The range of welding consumables available, their selection,
and storage
• Polarities adopted for welding processes
• Preparation techniques prior to welding
• Weld faults and rectification

• Select, adjust and use manual metal arc welding equipment to
produce welded joints in steel
• Select, adjust and use manual metal arc welding equipment to
produce joints in low carbon steel and stainless steels
• Select, adjust and use gas metal arc welding equipment to
produce joints in low carbon steel and stainless steels
• Select, adjust and use gas tungsten arc welding equipment to
produce joints in stainless steels, aluminium and aluminium
alloys with no need for weld penetration.
• Select welding consumables to suit position, weld polarity and
type of material:
• MMAW (111) Carbon steel - E6013, S/S-E304L, E309L
• GMAW (135) Carbon steel - E70S6
• GTAW (141) Carbon steel - ER70S2, S/S – E304L, E308L
and Aluminium welding
• Remove surface contamination and prepare joint for welding
regarding, type, and material thickness
• Interpret weld position standards to ISO standards (Sys A)
• PA/1G
• PB/2F
• Identify and repair weld faults
Total 100

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3 THE ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND
SPECIFICATION
3.1 GENERAL GUIDANCE

Assessment is governed by the WorldSkills Assessment Strategy. The Strategy establishes the
principles and techniques to which WorldSkills assessment and marking must conform.
Expert assessment practice lies at the heart of the WorldSkills Competition. For this reason, it is the
subject of continuing professional development and scrutiny. The growth of expertise in
assessment will inform the future use and direction of the main assessment instruments used by
the WorldSkills Competition: the Marking Scheme, Test Project, and Competition Information
System (CIS).
Assessment at the WorldSkills Competition falls into two broad types: measurement and
judgement. For both types of assessment, the use of explicit benchmarks against which to assess
each Aspect is essential to guarantee quality.
The Marking Scheme must follow the weightings within the Standards Specification. The Test
Project is the assessment vehicle for the skill competition, and also follows the Standards
Specification. The CIS enables the timely and accurate recording of marks, and has expanding
supportive capacity.
The Marking Scheme, in outline, will lead the process of Test Project design. After this, the Marking
Scheme and Test Project will be designed and developed through an iterative process, to ensure
that both together optimize their relationship with the Standards Specification and the Assessment
Strategy. They will be agreed by the Experts and submitted to WSI for approval together, in order
to demonstrate their quality and conformity with the Standards Specification.
Prior to submission for approval to WSI, the Marking Scheme and Test Project will liaise with the
WSI Skill Advisors in order to benefit from the capabilities of the CIS.

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4 THE MARKING SCHEME
4.1 GENERAL GUIDANCE

This section describes the role and place of the Marking Scheme, how the Experts will assess
Competitors’ work as demonstrated through the Test Project, and the procedures and
requirements for marking.
The Marking Scheme is the pivotal instrument of the WorldSkills Competition, in that it ties
assessment to the standards that represent the skill. It is designed to allocate marks for each
assessed aspect of performance in accordance with the weightings in the Standards Specification.
By reflecting the weightings in the Standards Specification, the Marking Scheme establishes the
parameters for the design of the Test Project. Depending on the nature of the skill and its
assessment needs, it may initially be appropriate to develop the Marking Scheme in more detail as
a guide for Test Project design. Alternatively, initial Test Project design can be based on the outline
Marking Scheme. From this point onwards the Marking Scheme and Test Project should be
developed together.
Section 2.1 above indicates the extent to which the Marking Scheme and Test Project may diverge
from the weightings given in the Standards Specification, if there is no practicable alternative.
The Marking Scheme and Test Project may be developed by one person, or several, or by all
Experts. The detailed and final Marking Scheme and Test Project must be approved by the whole
Expert Jury prior to submission for independent quality assurance. The exception to this process is
for those skill competitions which use an independent designer for the development of the
Marking Scheme and Test Project. Please see the Rules for further details.
Experts and independent designers are required to submit their Marking Schemes and Test Projects
for comment and provisional approval well in advance of completion, in order to avoid
disappointment or setbacks at a late stage. They are also advised to work with the CIS Team at this
intermediate stage, in order to take full advantage of the possibilities of the CIS.
In all cases a draft Marking Scheme must be entered into the CIS at least eight weeks prior to the
Competition using the CIS standard spreadsheet or other agreed methods.
4.2 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The main headings of the Marking Scheme are the Assessment Criteria. These headings are derived
in conjunction with the Test Project. In some skill competitions the Assessment Criteria may be
similar to the section headings in the Standards Specification; in others they may be totally
different. There will normally be between five and nine Assessment Criteria. Whether or not the
headings match, the Marking Scheme as a whole must reflect the weightings in the Standards
Specification.
Assessment Criteria are created by the person(s) developing the Marking Scheme, who are free to
define criteria that they consider most suited to the assessment and marking of the Test Project.
Each Assessment Criterion is defined by a letter (A-I). It is advisable not to specify either the
Assessment Criteria, or the allocation of marks, or the assessment methods, within this Technical
Description.
The Mark Summary Form generated by the CIS will comprise a list of the Assessment Criteria.
The marks allocated to each Criterion will be calculated by the CIS. These will be the cumulative
sum of marks given to each Aspect within that Assessment Criterion.

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4.3 SUB CRITERIA
Each Assessment Criterion is divided into one or more Sub Criteria. Each Sub Criterion becomes the
heading for a WorldSkills marking form. Each marking form (Sub Criterion) contains Aspects to be
assessed and marked by measurement or judgement, or both measurement and judgement.
Each marking form (Sub Criterion) specified both the day on which it will be marked, and the
identity of the marking team.
4.4 ASPECTS
Each Aspect defines, in detail, a single item to be assessed and marked together with the marks, or
instructions for how the marks are to be awarded. Aspects are assessed either by measurement or
judgement.
The marking form lists, in detail, every Aspect to be marked together with the mark allocated to it.
The sum of the marks allocated to each Aspect must fall within the range of marks specified for
that section of the skill in the Standards Specification. This will be displayed in the Mark Allocation
Table of the CIS, in the following format, when the Marking Scheme is reviewed from C-8 weeks.
(Section 4.1)
4.5 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING

There is to be one marking team for each Sub Criterion, whether it is assessed and marked by
judgement, measurement, or both. The same marking team must assess and mark all competitors,
in all circumstances. The marking teams must be organized to ensure that there is no compatriot
marking in any circumstances. (See 4.6.)
4.6 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING USING JUDGEMENT

Judgement uses a scale of 0-3. To apply the scale with rigour and consistency, judgement must be
conducted using:
• benchmarks (criteria) for detailed guidance for each Aspect (in words, images, artefacts or
separate guidance notes)
• the 0-3 scale to indicate:
• 0: performance below industry standard
• 1: performance meets industry standard
• 2: performance meets and, in specific respects, exceeds industry standard
• 3: performance wholly exceeds industry standard and is judged as excellent
Three Experts will judge each Aspect, with a fourth to coordinate the marking and acting as a
judge to prevent compatriot marking.

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4.7 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING USING MEASUREMENT
Three Experts will be used to assess each aspect. Unless otherwise stated only the maximum mark
or zero will be awarded. Where they are used, the benchmarks for awarding partial marks will be
clearly defined within the Aspect.
4.8 THE USE OF MEASUREMENT AND JUDGEMENT

Decisions regarding the selection of criteria and assessment methods will be made during the
design of the competition through the Marking Scheme and Test Project.
4.9 COMPLETION OF SKILL ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION

The tolerance ranges for primary, secondary, and technical perfection shall be in the range of +/-
0.59 mm to 4.09 mm
A – Primary dimensions
• Measurements taken in various positions;
• Marks awarded for primary dimensions should be allocated to parts/module according to the
degree of difficulty to achieve an assembly.
• Function of a part or module
• Bending/folding of various grades of sheet & plate in a range of thicknesses
• If round pipes are included in the measurements, tolerance will be 0.84 mm.
B – Secondary dimensions
• Measurements taken in various positions;
• Marks awarded for secondary dimensions should be allocated to parts/module according to the
degree of difficulty to achieve an assembly. For example:
• If round pipes are included in the measurements, Tolerance will be 0.84 mm.
C – Technical perfection
• Squareness;
• Parallelism;
• Flatness;
D – Welding Symbols
• Welding completed as per number of the welds stated as for the process
E – Drilling
• Quality of drilling
• Tolerance to be determined on the Discussion Forum minimum six weeks prior to the
Competition. The hole size will be checked with a drill shank. Example: for a hole size of Ø12.2
mm with a tolerance of 0.2 mm, Ø12.3 is correct, but it should not be greater than Ø12.4.
F – Use of materials
G – Function
• Assessment depends on the Test Project

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H – Bending, forming, and rolling
• Parts formed not have a tolerance of less than 1.09 mm.
I – Welding
• Quality of welding
J – Flame cutting
• Thermal Cutting on the Test Project:
K - General impression
• Fabrication symmetry (position and orientation of parts) and joint alignment (visual
consideration not included in any other previous criteria). Finished module is free from burrs,
sharp edges and work marks.
• Pipe measurement are included for height and widths, etc.
4.10 SKILL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

• The Experts decide together on the Test Project, the marking criteria and the dimensional
tolerances and they prepare the material list;
• The Experts are responsible for the work timetable – start, end, lunch time, etc. The Experts
create a project working timetable which will be delivered to all Experts and Competitors;
• The Experts will be divided into marking groups to deal with different sections of the marking
criteria.
Note: If the Test Project will be developed by an external designer, he will also develop the marking
criteria’s, dimensional tolerances, and material list according to the TD. Also he is responsible for
the work timetable – start, end, lunchtime, etc. He has to create a project working timetable which
will be delivered to all Experts and Competitors.
• The Experts agree that a majority vote is needed to:
• Change scoring system (within limits specified in the Technical Description);
• Change competition sequence or content;
• Agree on a solution for disputes concerning points awarded etc.
• All Experts make the judgement marking together;
• Every modular judging has to be closed (judgement and measurement) before a result will be
public.
Measurement tolerance examples:
MEASUREMENT TOLERANCE NO YES YES NO
100 ± 1.09 101.10 101.09 98.91 98.90

100 ± 0.59 100.60 100.59 99.41 99.40
• To mark the Test Project, the official measuring equipment will be used.
• All measurement equipment must be set at 0.0 before assessment begins;
• The Competitors are free to use the official measuring equipment to check/verify with their own
measuring equipment.

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5 THE TEST PROJECT
5.1 GENERAL NOTES

Sections 3 and 4 govern the development of the Test Project. These notes are supplementary.
Whether it is a single entity, or a series of stand-alone or connected modules, the Test Project will
enable the assessment of the skills in each section of the WSSS.
The purpose of the Test Project is to provide full, balanced and authentic opportunities for
assessment and marking across the Standards Specification, in conjunction with the Marking
Scheme. The relationship between the Test Project, Marking Scheme and Standards Specification
will be a key indicator of quality, as will be its relationship with actual work performance.
The Test Project will not cover areas outside the Standards Specification, or affect the balance of
marks within the Standards Specification other than in the circumstances indicated by Section 2.
The Test Project will enable knowledge and understanding to be assessed solely through their
applications within practical work.
The Test Project will not assess knowledge of WorldSkills rules and regulations.
This Technical Description will note any issues that affect the Test Project’s capacity to support the
full range of assessment relative to the Standards Specification. Section 2.2 refers.
5.2 FORMAT/STRUCTURE OF THE TEST PROJECT

The Test Project is assessed in stages.
5.3 TEST PROJECT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

The following design requirements must be met when developing the Test Project:
• The Test Project design has to be carried out with the material as outlined below;
• Project elements must be possible to construct using the supplied tools and equipment;
• The instructions for the Competitors must be delivered with the Objective and Subjective
marking forms including the assessment criteria;
• Guideline for the weight of the Test Project
• Single piece <30 kg
• The whole Test Project <50 kg
• Special equipment for building the Test Project must be especially marked before a Test Project
proposal will be considered;
• Be based on modern practices of construction steel work and construction metal work;
• Be a CAD drawing to ISO-standard supplied on disk (DXF, DWG) and in paper copy;
• The drawings of the Test Project have to be available in 1 st and 3rd angle projection method;
• Whole numbers are to be used on drawing dimensions except extruded/rolled sections;
• Contain a detail material list;
• Be self-explanatory requiring a minimum of translation;
• Welding symbols are according to ISO-Standard 2553 – System A;
• Size of welds is for MMAW (111)=z4, GMAW (135) =z5 and for GTAW (141) =z2 to z4;
• Maximum percentage of flame cut parts is 15%.

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Materials to be considered when designing the Test Project include:
• Pickled steel sheet with thickness from 4 mm to 12 mm, rolled steel sections (carrier profiles, L-
shaped bars, T-bars, flat bars), welded tubes, seamless tubes, screws and nuts, all in shapes and
sizes to ISO-standards, where possible;
• Stainless steel sheet 2B, thickness 2 mm to 3 mm and sections;
• Aluminium sheet, thickness 3-4 mm;
• Use electrodes for GMAW (135) Ø0.8 mm–1.0 mm, GTAW (141) Ø1.6 mm – 2.4 mm and
MMAW (111) Ø2.5 mm - Ø3.2 mm.
5.4 TEST PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

The Test Project MUST be submitted using the templates provided by WorldSkills International
(www.worldskills.org/expertcentre). Use the Word template for text documents and DWG template
for drawings.
5.4.1 Who develops the Test Project or modules
The Test Project/modules are developed by an Independent Test Project Designer according to the
Technical Description.
The independent designer shall ideally be from a non-participating country or region. All Experts
including the CE and DCE have no information about the Test Project until it is presented on C1.
The planning time for the Competitors is four hours.
5.4.2 How and where is the Test Project or modules developed
The Test Project/modules are developed by an Independent Designer.
5.4.3 When is the Test Project developed
The Test Project is developed according to the following timeline:
TIME ACTIVITY
At the Competition The Test Project drawings are presented to the

Competitors on C1.
The Test Project will be presented to the Experts at
the same time as the Competitors.
5.5 TEST PROJECT VALIDATION

The Independent Test Project Designer ensures that the task can be completed in the prescribed 18
hours. This is done prior to the current Competition.
5.6 TEST PROJECT SELECTION

Not applicable.
5.7 TEST PROJECT CIRCULATION

The Test Project is circulated via the website as follows:
The Test Project is not circulated prior to the Competition.

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5.8 TEST PROJECT COORDINATION (PREPARATION FOR
COMPETITION)
Coordination of the Test Project will be undertaken by the Director of Skills Competition
5.9 TEST PROJECT CHANGE AT THE COMPETITION

There is no requirement for the Test Project to be changed at the Competition as it is not
circulated.
5.10 MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

Specific material and/or manufacturer specifications required to allow the Competitor to complete
the Test Project will be supplied by the Competition Organizer and are available from
www.worldskills.org/infrastructure located in the Expert Centre.
The developer of the Test Project has to inform if specific material or manufacturer specifications
are required to allow the Competitor to complete the Test Project.

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6 SKILL MANAGEMENT AND
COMMUNICATION
6.1 DISCUSSION FORUM

Prior to the Competition, all discussion, communication, collaboration, and decision making
regarding the skill competition must take place on the skill specific Discussion Forum
(http://forums.worldskills.org). Skill related decisions and communication are only valid if they take
place on the forum. The Chief Expert (or an Expert nominated by the Chief Expert) will be the
moderator for this Forum. Refer to Competition Rules for the timeline of communication and
competition development requirements.
6.2 COMPETITOR INFORMATION

All information for registered Competitors is available from the Competitor Centre
(www.worldskills.org/competitorcentre).
This information includes:
• Competition Rules
• Technical Descriptions
• Marking Schemes
• Test Projects
• Infrastructure List
• WorldSkills Health, Safety, and Environment Policy and Regulations
• Other Competition-related information
6.3 TEST PROJECTS [AND MARKING SCHEMES]

Circulated Test Projects will be available from www.worldskills.org/testprojects and the Competitor
Centre (www.worldskills.org/competitorcentre).
6.4 DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT

The day-to-day management of the skill during the Competition is defined in the Skill Management
Plan that is created by the Skill Management Team led by the Chief Expert. The Skill Management
Team comprises the Jury President, Chief Expert and Deputy Chief Expert. The Skill Management
Plan is progressively developed in the six months prior to the Competition and finalized at the
Competition by agreement of the Experts. The Skill Management Plan can be viewed in the Expert
Centre (www.worldskills.org/expertcentre).

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7 SKILL-SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Host country or region WorldSkills Health, Safety, and Environment Policy and Regulations
for Host country or region regulations.
All Competitors must use safety glasses when using any hand, power or machine tools, or
equipment likely to cause or create chips or fragments that may injure the eyes.
Competitors must wear puncture-resistant safety shoes.
Competitors must use protective gloves, welding helmet or shield and wear closed and no
flammable clothes for welding.
For working with rotate machine (example drilling machine, etc.) it is forbidden to use gloves. Long
hair must be securely tied back and covered with a hair net.

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8 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
8.1 INFRASTRUCTURE LIST

The Infrastructure List details all equipment, materials and facilities provided by the Competition
Organizer.
The Infrastructure List is available at www.worldskills.org/infrastructure.
The Infrastructure List specifies the items and quantities requested by the Experts for the next
Competition. The Competition Organizer will progressively update the Infrastructure List specifying
the actual quantity, type, brand, and model of the items. Items supplied by the Competition
Organizer are shown in a separate column.
At each Competition, the Experts must review and update the Infrastructure List in preparation for
the next Competition. Experts must advise the Director of Skills Competitions of any increases in
space and/or equipment.
At each Competition, the Technical Observer must audit the Infrastructure List that was used at
that Competition.
The Infrastructure List does not include items that Competitors and/or Experts are required to bring
and items that Competitors are not allowed to bring – they are specified below.
8.2 COMPETITOR’S TOOLBOX

The maximum external size of the toolbox in volume is max. 4 m3. This size should not include the
outside packing used to transport the toolbox. Not more than three toolboxes are allowed for each
Competitor.
8.3 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS SUPPLIED BY

COMPETITORS IN THEIR TOOLBOX
Competitors may bring the following tools:
• One analogue or digital height gauge 1000 mm or height gauge 600 mm combined with
prism/clamping block 400 mm, to measure a height of 1000 mm;
• One feeler gauge;
• One steel measuring tape;
• Two steel measure (500/1000);
• One guide (600 mm);
• One calliper (600 mm);
• One cross-chisel;
• One set square;
• One set drawing tools;
• One marking gauge;
• One steel hammer (500/100 gr.);
• One plastic hammer;
• One angle;
• Braces for vice;
• One cutter;
• One pointer;
• One protractor;

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• One lighter;
• One welding helmet;
• One wire brush;
• Four clamps 100 to 500 mm;
• One saw;
• One roll fork key;
• One countersink set;
• Two screw drivers (middle and big);
• One set button die;
• One set twist drill up to 13 mm (in steps of 0.5 mm);
• One scraping tool;
• One screw cutting die;
• Six spare blades for metal saw;
• Four disc grinders;
• One set tap drills M4/M5/M6/M8/M10/M12;
• One grinding machine;
• One reamer;
• One electrical adapter;
• One set files (ever two pieces flat, round and square);
• One working clothes;
• marking-off scribes (or magic markers);
• Safety goggles;
• Two cleaning tissues;
• One ear protection;
• Safety shoes;
• One leather hammer;
• One hand drilling machine;
• One steel compass;
• One scriber;
• One flame cutting torch and hose with connection tools with flashback.
• The connection sizes for the flame cutting torch and hoses shall be listed on the IL at a
minimum of 12 months prior to the start of the Competition.
8.4 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS SUPPLIED BY

EXPERTS
Not applicable.

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8.5 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT PROHIBITED IN THE SKILL
AREA
Surface tables brought by Competitors cannot be used. They must use the surface tables as
supplied by the Competition Organizer.
For all mechanical cutting the back gauge is forbidden, if the machine cutting-line-shadow is
perfect. However, if the machine cutting-line-shadow is not perfect, the back gauge can be used.
This will be instructed in the fabrication instructions on every competition.
Using back gauge for bending is ok.
The majority of Experts decide before the Competition starts which materials and equipment are
prohibited. If some possibly prohibited tools are found on the first Competition day, the Experts
inform the Chief Expert and the compatriot Expert.
If the Experts find some defined prohibited material in the toolbox after the first Competition day,
the Competitor will lose five marks.
The Experts vote on the Discussion Forum one month prior to the Competition which tools are
prohibited for using at the Competition.
For Familiarization Day all Competitors are to be supplied samples of the Test Project material.
This material will be itemized on the Infrastructure List in terms of size and quantity
8.6 CONSTRUCTION STEEL MATERIAL LIST

DESCRIPTION THICKNESS SIZE QTY GRADE
Stainless Steel 3mm 600x900mm 18 304 2B Finish

Sheet
Mild Steel plate 5mm 750x800mm 18 250 Mpa finish
Mild Steel Pipe 25NB med wall 1200 18 250 Mpa finish
Mild Steel Flat Bar 25x5mm 3000mm 18 250 Mpa finish
Bright Bar 12mm 1000mm 18
M12 Zinc cap M12 x 1.75 20mm 100 Zinc or stainless

Head Bolt

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8.7 PROPOSED WORKSHOP AND WORKSTATION LAYOUTS
Workshop layouts from previous competitions are available at www.worldskills.org/sitelayout.
Example workshop layout:

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9 SKILL-SPECIFIC RULES
Skill-specific rules cannot contradict or take priority over the Competition Rules. They do provide
specific details and clarity in areas that may vary from skill competition to skill competition. This
includes but is not limited to personal IT equipment, data storage devices, internet access,
procedures and work flow, and documentation management and distribution.
TOPIC/TASK SKILL-SPECIFIC RULE
Use of technology – personal • Experts and Interpreters are allowed to use personal
laptops, tablets, and mobile laptops in the Expert room only.
phones • Competitors are not allowed to bring personal laptops,
tablets or mobile phones into the workshop.
• Competitors are allowed to have electronic calculators
only.
Use of technology – personal • Competitors are not allowed to bring any type of other
photo and video taking devices personal photo and video taking devices into the
workshop.
Tools/infrastructure • Competitors are not permitted to bring special tools into
the workshop including in the Competitor toolbox, this
includes electrodes used for all welding processes.
• Definition of special tools will occur after discussion and
decision of the majority of all Experts at the competition.
Templates, aids, etc. • Competitors are not permitted to bring any templates or
practical aides into the workshop including in the
Competitor toolbox.
Drawings, recording information • Competitors, Experts, and Interpreters are not permitted
to bring any CAD-drawings or prepared precise pencil
drawings into the workshop.
• Experts are not permitted to record the marks of
Competitors on any paper or digital device apart from
the official marking forms.
Health, Safety, and Environment • Refer to the WorldSkills Health, Safety, and Environment
policy and guidelines document.
Test Project • Competitors, Experts, and Interpreters are not permitted
to take Test Project drawings out of the workshop after
distribution on C1 until the conclusion of the
Competition.
Material • Competitors must complete the Test Project with the

material supplied on C1, no other material will be
supplied.

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10 VISITOR AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
The following list provides examples of how it is intended to maximize visitor and media
engagement for this skill competition:
• Display screens;
• Test Project descriptions;
• Competitor profiles;
• Career opportunities;
• Attractions for visitors;
• 3D-Projection of the actual Test Project;
• Model of the Test Project (optional)

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11 SUSTAINABILITY
This skill competition will focus on the sustainable practices below:
• All material can be recycled

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12 REFERENCES FOR INDUSTRY CONSULTATION
WorldSkills is committed to ensuring that the WorldSkills Standards Specifications fully reflect the
dynamism of internationally recognized best practice in industry and business. To do this
WorldSkills approaches a number of organizations across the world that can offer feedback on the
draft Description of the Associated Role and WorldSkills Standards Specification on a two-yearly
cycle.
In parallel to this, WSI consults three international occupational classifications and databases:
• ISCO-08: (http://www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/stat/isco/isco08/)
• ESCO: (https://ec.europa.eu/esco/portal/home )
• O*NET OnLine (www.onetonline.org/)
This WSSS (Section 2) appears most closely to relate to Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters:
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-2041.00
The links also enable adjacent occupations to be reviewed.

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Stefan Praschl Michael Fung

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1.1 NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SKILL COMPETITION

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1.3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

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2.1 GENERAL NOTES ON THE WSSS

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The individual shall be able to:

2 Communication and interpersonal skills 5

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3 Marking out techniques 10

The individual shall be able to:

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The individual shall be able to:

6 Assembly and finishing techniques 35

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7 Welding and joining techniques 20

The individual shall be able to:

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3.1 GENERAL GUIDANCE

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4.1 GENERAL GUIDANCE

4.2 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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4.5 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING

4.6 ASSESSMENT AND MARKING USING JUDGEMENT

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4.8 THE USE OF MEASUREMENT AND JUDGEMENT

4.9 COMPLETION OF SKILL ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION

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4.10 SKILL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

MEASUREMENT TOLERANCE NO YES YES NO

100 ± 1.09 101.10 101.09 98.91 98.90

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5.1 GENERAL NOTES

5.2 FORMAT/STRUCTURE OF THE TEST PROJECT

5.3 TEST PROJECT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

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5.4 TEST PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

At the Competition The Test Project drawings are presented to the

5.5 TEST PROJECT VALIDATION

5.6 TEST PROJECT SELECTION

5.7 TEST PROJECT CIRCULATION

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5.9 TEST PROJECT CHANGE AT THE COMPETITION

5.10 MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

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6.1 DISCUSSION FORUM

6.2 COMPETITOR INFORMATION

6.3 TEST PROJECTS [AND MARKING SCHEMES]

6.4 DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT

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8.1 INFRASTRUCTURE LIST

8.2 COMPETITOR’S TOOLBOX