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Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process

Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05045
State Code
OAW77
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2021
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare and produce pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding (MMAW) on a range of materials.Butt welds in pipe with the axis horizontal, vertical and/or askew would be applied to meet AS 1210-2010 Pressure vessels, AS 4041-2006 (R2016) Pressure piping, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) IX or equivalent. The unit, together with unit MEM05026 Apply welding principles, may satisfy the requirements of AS 1796-2001 (R2016) Certification of welders and welding supervisors, Certificates 2 and 4.Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is required unit MEM05008 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare welding materials and equipment for MMAW pipe welding to code standards
  • 2.1 Prepare materials to produce pipe weld to code standard
  • 2.2 Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment
  • 2.3 Set up welding equipment
3 Weld pipe using MMAW to procedure specifications
  • 3.1 Weld materials in accordance with weld procedure specification
  • 3.2 Rectify discontinuities to ensure compliance to code requirements
  • 3.3 Maintain weld records according to SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5320 MEM05045B Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEW26 MEM05082 Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process Unit of competency