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Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process

Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEASTR0024
State Code
OEH74
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gain approval within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory systems to weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding (PAW) process of applicable parent metal groups as specified by the regulators during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.Individuals will be authorised to weld specific parent metal groups, as specified in CAAP 33-1(1) Aircraft Manual Welding: Approvals and Qualifications,The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the CASA and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to perform repair or fabricate component using PAW process
  • 1.1 Identify materials or components to be welded, other welding requirements and the applicable parent metal group in accordance with relevant data and standard enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Select and set up welding equipment and consumables, especially the orifice, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Prepare components or materials for welding in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 1.4 Adjust equipment ready for welding process in accordance with equipment instructions
2. Plasma arc weld component
  • 2.1 Perform welding to the required standard in accordance with the applicable repair scheme or drawing while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Inspect completed welds for defects and rectify any defects in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3. Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Complete required documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE45 MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process Unit of competency