MMA Assessment OICEW-1-1E

Bend copper tube

Condition

In a workshop/ laboratory or other safe working environment, given 3/8 inch copper tube of at least 10 inches long, proper tools, and lighting.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Plan to bend a copper tube to meet job specifications

Use tools to bend a tube to meet job specifications

Use:

  • tape measure
  • tubing cutter
  • tubing bender

Location

Assessed in ST‑0999E Sea Term I (Engineering Portion).

References

STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

  1. OICEW-C1.6

NVIC Tasks

Job Specifications [specs-oicew-1-1E]

Cut and bend a 10” long section of 3/8” diameter copper tube to a 90° angle. Length should be within +/- 1/8” and bend should be free of defects and kinks and within angular tolerance of +/- 2°.

See the Assessment Guidelines for additional specifications of behavior and standards.