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Perform welding inspection

Perform welding inspection

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05077
State Code
OEU71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
04/09/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency has been developed for post trade engineering fabrication training and the recognition of post trade skills in welding inspection.It defines the skills and knowledge required to perform welding inspections, organise appropriate non-destructive tests (NDTs), validate welding procedure specifications (WPS), ensuring that quality assurance is carried out and monitoring procedures are undertaken, as defined in the unit in conjunction with its prerequisites.Competency in this unit is based on broad knowledge of metallurgy associated with welding, mechanical properties of welded joints, heat treatment procedures and national and international welding and related standards. Test procedures and the scope of this unit of competency are determined by applicable Australian and/or international standards.Where the conduct of destructive and/or non-destructive testing is required the appropriate test units must also be selected.This unit must be selected in combination with one of the MEM coded welding units and their prerequisites. These units include:MEM05060 Perform welds to code standards using submerged arc welding processMEM05079 Perform welds to code standards using flux core arc welding processMEM05080 Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding processMEM05081 Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding processMEM05082 Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding processMEM05083 Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding processMEM05088 Perform welds to code standards using oxy fuel gas welding process.Band: BUnit Weight: 10
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope of required welding inspection
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify welding inspection requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2. Confirm materials are to specification
  • 2.1 Check markings and other manufacturers information against specifications
  • 2.2 Select appropriate non-destructive tests and organise and/or conduct in accordance with SOPs or job specifications
  • 2.3 Check if results of previous testing procedures are available and verify results as relevant to required welding inspection
  • 2.4 Confirm suitability of materials for required welding
3. Review and validate welding procedure
  • 3.1 Interpret joint design specification and review welding parameters
  • 3.2 Review WPS and other document procedures
  • 3.3 Organise preparation of production test piece or sample material
  • 3.4 Arrange relevant destructive or non-destructive tests
  • 3.5 Interpret test results and prepare report identifying required action
4. Ensure quality assurance procedures are carried out and confirm compliance
  • 4.1 Check documentation for evidence of welder qualification against WPS
  • 4.2 Check material identification is correct
  • 4.3 Document movement of material through workshop site
  • 4.4 Witness transferring material test certification numbers
  • 4.5 Perform identification of consumables in accordance with welding procedures
  • 4.6 Monitor storage and use of consumables and confirm compliance
  • 4.7 Maintain and review welding inspection records to ensure traceability and compliance with requirements
5. Check fabrication for compliance with specifications
  • 5.1 Check material forming against job requirements
  • 5.2 Carry out dimensional checks against specifications
  • 5.3 Make final inspection against specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAW88 MEM05025 Perform welding/fabrication inspection Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ8 MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering Qualification
BEK0 MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade Qualification