Release 

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Release 1

New unit of competency

ELEMENTS 

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

Skills 

Description 

Learning skills to:

• locate appropriate sources of welding information and procedures.

Reading skills to:

• select and interpret key information from manufacturer specifications, safety requirements and workplace procedures to set up and safely operate welding equipment
• select and interpret key information from environmental requirements and workplace procedures to ensure a clean and safe work site.

Writing skills to:

• legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation using correct industry terminology and conventions.

Oral communication skills to:

• participate effectively in verbal exchanges using questioning and active listening to request, clarify and clearly convey information.

Numeracy skills to:

• use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division to calculate percentages, and to calculate, calibrate and set equipment settings
• read and interpret numerical information in welding equipment identification figures.

Planning and organising skills to:

• plan own work and prioritise actions to set up, undertake and complete the welding task.

Self-management skills to:

• recognise own limitations when selecting and using tools and welding equipment and seek timely advice.

Problem-solving skills to:

• identify hazards or potential hazards and take action to minimise risk
• refer problems that cannot be readily resolved and seek assistance from workplace supervisor.

Technology skills to:

• set up and operate equipment and tools required to complete the welding task.

Safety and environmental requirements  must include:

• information about key aspects of work health and safety (WHS), occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements, including:

• use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and welding helmets, ear protections and safety footwear
• use of fume extraction system and welding bay
• disposal of welding material and wastes.

Welding equipment, tools and materials  must include:

• one of the following welders:
• metal arc welder
• gas metal arc (MIG) welder
• welding bay, curtains and fume extraction
• fluxes, gases, welding rods and wire.

Setting up welding equipment  must include:

• checking for leaks from gas bottles
• checking and adjusting gas pressures
• checking gas plant earth straps and clamps.

Welding task and demonstration  must include:

• producing the following types of welds:

• butt weld
• lap weld
• bead run

Release 

Comment 

Release 1

New unit of competency