Skill set Outline

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Coded Welding Manual Metal Arc Welding (Pipe) Skill Set

Coded Welding Manual Metal Arc Welding (Pipe) Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
—
State Code
AE370
TGA Status
N/A
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate IV in Engineering
National Code
MEM40119
State Code
BEJ8
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
This Skill Set defines skills and knowledge required for an existing engineering tradesperson who chooses to study at a higher level within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

The Coded Welding Skill set will provide existing workers with the skills to be able to weld to the requirements of AS1796 and obtain Certificate 4 from Weld Australia. Throughout this course participants will gain knowledge and skills on health and safety with welding, set and maintain welding parameters, weld in the 2G & 5G weld positions.

*Upon reaching competency the student will be eligible to apply for Welding Code Certification under AS1796 issued by Weld Australia

**In order to meet this code you need to conduct 2 welds, 1 Horizontal pipe axis and 2 Vertical Pipe Axis. These welds are sent off to a third party for X- ray.
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Skillset Type
State
Original TGA Release Date
02/11/2020
Current Release Date
05/01/2022
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
05/01/2022
Transition Date
—
Nominal Hours
108
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 05/01/2022 N/A Approved
1.00 02/11/2020 N/A Replaced
Pathway Information
Completion of units of competency in this Skill Set provide credit towards the following qualifications:
- MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
- MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Completion of units of competency in this Skill Set provide credit towards the following qualifications:
- MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
- MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
Skill Set Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Target Group
- Existing workers - upskill or reskill
- Post Trade
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency were attained in completion of the Coded Welding Manual Metal Arc Welding (Pipe) skill set established by the Department of Training and Workforce Development in Western Australia.
General notes
No information