Erect Assemble And Fit Ohte Steelwork Under Isolated And Earthed Conditions Training

Objectives:
• Understand the scope and objectives of the course.
• Identify key safety regulations and standards for steelwork erection.
• Recognize hazards associated with isolated and earthed conditions.
• Explain the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.

Topics:
• Course overview and unit standard requirements.
• Introduction to OHSE (Occupational Health, Safety and Environment) principles.
• Legal framework: OHS Act, SANS codes, and SAQA outcomes.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment basics.
• PPE requirements for steelwork erection.
• Safe working at heights and confined spaces.
• Emergency procedures and first aid basics.

Objectives:
• Identify different types of structural steel sections and connections.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and erection plans.
• Understand symbols, notations, and specifications.
• Calculate material quantities and identify correct components.

Topics:
• Types of steel sections: I-beams, channels, angles, hollow sections.
• Connection methods: bolted, welded, pinned.
• Reading structural steel drawings and erection diagrams.
• Symbols, abbreviations, and bill of materials.
• Material handling and storage requirements.
• Practical exercise: interpreting a simple steelwork drawing.

Objectives:
• Identify and select appropriate hand and power tools for steelwork.
• Inspect, maintain, and safely use lifting equipment.
• Understand load capacity and safe working load (SWL).
• Demonstrate correct use of rigging and slinging techniques.

Topics:
• Hand tools: spanners, wrenches, levels, hammers.
• Power tools: drills, grinders, torque wrenches.
• Lifting equipment: cranes, hoists, chains, slings, shackles.
• Inspection and certification of lifting gear.
• Sling angles, load distribution, and SWL calculations.
• Practical: tool inspection and basic rigging practice.

Objectives:
• Explain the role of foundations in steelwork stability.
• Inspect and prepare foundation surfaces.
• Install holding-down bolts and base plates correctly.
• Level and align base plates to specifications.

Topics:
• Types of foundations: concrete pads, piles, strip footings.
• Foundation inspection: level, alignment, strength.
• Holding-down bolts: types, installation, tolerances.
• Base plates: positioning, grouting, and levelling.
• Use of shims and wedges for alignment.
• Practical: setting out and levelling a base plate.

Objectives:
• Safely erect steel columns using cranes and lifting gear.
• Plumb and align columns to vertical tolerances.
• Connect beams to columns using bolted connections.
• Ensure stability through temporary bracing.

Topics:
• Column erection sequence and lifting methods.
• Plumb and alignment techniques using spirit levels and theodolites.
• Bolted connections: torque requirements and bolt grades.
• Beam-to-column connections: end plates, cleats.
• Temporary bracing for stability during erection.
• Practical: erecting a column and connecting a beam.

Objectives:
• Identify different welded connections and their applications.
• Perform basic welding tasks under supervision.
• Inspect welds for defects and quality.
• Understand the impact of welding on isolated/earthed conditions.

Topics:
• Welding processes: MMAW, MIG, TIG – overview.
• Weld types: fillet, butt, plug.
• Welding safety: electrical hazards, fume extraction, fire prevention.
• Weld inspection: visual checks, common defects.
• Welding in isolated/earthed conditions – special precautions.
• Practical: basic weld practice on sample plates.

Objectives:
• Define isolated and earthed conditions in steelwork context.
• Implement isolation procedures and earthing systems.
• Use test instruments to verify isolation.
• Apply safe work practices for electrical safety.

Topics:
• Principles of isolation: lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Earthing systems: equipotential bonding, earth electrodes.
• Testing for absence of voltage.
• Working near live electrical equipment – precautions.
• Static electricity and bonding.
• Practical: simulating isolation and earthing setup.

Objectives:
• Fit steel components with precision using appropriate tools.
• Align members to specified tolerances.
• Adjust connections to correct misalignments.
• Use tensioning methods for bolted connections.

Topics:
• Fitting procedures for beams, columns, bracing.
• Alignment tolerances per SANS 2001:CS1.
• Use of turnbuckles, drift pins, and spanners.
• Torque control and bolt tensioning methods.
• Dealing with misalignment: shimming and re-drilling.
• Practical: aligning and fitting a complex joint.

Objectives:
• Explain the role of bracing in steel structures.
• Install temporary and permanent bracing.
• Understand load paths and stability requirements.
• Inspect bracing connections for integrity.

Topics:
• Types of bracing: cross, K, chevron, portal.
• Temporary bracing during erection – sequence and removal.
• Permanent bracing: connection details and installation.
• Load paths and stability analysis basics.
• Inspection of bracing connections.
• Practical: installing cross bracing on a frame.

Objectives:
• Install purlins, girts, and other secondary members.
• Fit cladding panels and roofing sheets.
• Ensure weatherproofing and structural integrity.
• Work safely on roofs and elevated platforms.

Topics:
• Secondary steelwork: purlins, girts, eaves beams.
• Cladding materials: sheeting, panels, fasteners.
• Roof and wall cladding installation procedures.
• Flashing, sealing, and weatherproofing.
• Safety on roofs: fall protection, edge protection.
• Practical: installing purlins and fixing a cladding panel.

Objectives:
• Perform quality checks on steelwork erection.
• Complete inspection reports and documentation.
• Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Understand the role of quality assurance in structural integrity.

Topics:
• Quality control plan for steelwork erection.
• Inspection checkpoints: foundations, connections, alignment.
• Non-destructive testing (NDT) overview: visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic.
• Documentation: daily reports, as-built drawings, test certificates.
• Corrective action procedures.
• Practical: conducting an inspection and filling a report.

Objectives:
• Integrate all skills in a comprehensive practical exercise.
• Complete a full erection sequence under supervision.
• Prepare for summative assessment.
• Review course outcomes and address gaps.

Topics:
• Integrated practical: erect a small steel frame including isolation/earthing.
• Summative assessment: theory and practical tests.
• Feedback and remediation.
• Course review and key takeaways.
• Certification requirements and next steps.
• Close-out: course evaluation, certificates.