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Weld using gas metal arc welding process

Weld using gas metal arc welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05091
State Code
OEX18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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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
36
Description
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) on heavy or light metal fabrications. It may also apply to other trade occupations requiring higher level GMAW welding skills.Weld quality would typically conform to Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose, and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent.Where manual thermal processes associated with preparation, pre-heat and/or post-heat is required unit MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting and unit MEM05071Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping, should also be selected as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
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 materials for GMAW
  • 2.1 Prepare materials to achieve the required weld requirements
  • 2.2 Assemble and/or align materials to specification in accordance with SOPs
3. Select, assemble and set up welding equipment and consumables
  • 3.1 Identify and select welding equipment and electrodes, accessories and consumables appropriate to material
  • 3.2 Assemble and set up alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) welding equipment
4. Minimise and rectify distortion
  • 4.1 Apply appropriate distortion prevention measures
  • 4.2 Rectify any distortion using appropriate techniques
5. Weld to job specification using GMAW
  • 5.1 Ensure weld deposit is to specifications
  • 5.2 Clean joints to specifications
6. Ensure weld conformance
  • 6.1 Visually inspect weld joints for conformance to specifications
  • 6.2 Rectify any weld defects with minimum loss of sound metal using correct techniques and tools
  • 6.3 Complete weld records in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAW95 MEM05017 Weld using gas metal arc welding process Unit of competency