Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to set up and use welding equipment to weld a range of materials. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; select and set up the correct welding equipment; weld using different welding techniques; and maintain the work area, tools and equipment.
It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry.
The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section |
1. Prepare to set up and use welding equipment |
1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted 1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and welding equipment, tools and materials needed to complete the task are determined 1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for use of welding equipment and associated materials are sourced and interpreted 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor |
2. Set up welding equipment and materials |
2.1 Identified welding equipment, tools and materials are sourced and checked according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 2.2 Welding equipment is set up according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 2.3 Materials to be welded are identified and sourced |
3. Use welding equipment |
3.1 Welding equipment and materials set up for the task are checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 3.2 Welding method and precautions outlined in the task instruction are interpreted and followed 3.3 Welding task and demonstration are carried out correctly according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements |
4. Complete work processes |
4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is completed according to task instruction and workplace standards 4.2 Welding equipment and tools are checked and stored in a condition ready for use according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary 4.3 Problems with welding equipment or tools are reported according to workplace procedures 4.4 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures 4.5 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.
Safety and environmental requirements must include: |
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Welding equipment, tools and materials must include: |
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Setting up welding equipment must include: |
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Welding task and demonstration must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1