Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and weld components using the manual metal arc welding (MMAW) process. It involves preparing for the task, selecting, setting up and operating MMAW equipment, identifying and selecting welding electrodes appropriate to welding requirements, selecting and using suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), performing welding to required standard and specifications, inspecting weld quality, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Vehicle Body
Unit Sector
Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Plan and prepare to weld component |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Welding electrodes, weld size, type and sequence, and quantity of materials are identified 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 1.5 Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently |
2. Weld materials using MMAW |
2.1 Welding equipment is set up and used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements 2.2 Distortion prevention measures are identified and adjusted as required 2.3 Test runs are conducted according to workplace instructions and quality requirements 2.4 Materials are welded using MMAW process to required specifications |
3. Check welds |
3.1 Weld quality and specifications are confirmed by non-destructive inspection 3.2 Weld defects are identified, prepared for re-welding as required, and appropriate personnel are notified |
4. Complete work processes |
4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURVTW2001 Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures
Links
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