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Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures
Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
AURV281308A
AURV281308A
State Code
W9852
W9852
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/04/2013
Field of Education
030509 - Automotive Body Construction
Original Release Date
11/04/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures appropriate to the repairs conducted in the retail, service and repair streams.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements including job sheets, quality and quantity of materials.
- 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- 1.3. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.
- 1.4. Materials for repairs and replacements are selected and inspected for quality.
- 1.5. Correct hand, power tools and safety equipment for safe use.
- 1.6. Products are determined to minimise waste materials.
- 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency whilst completing the job.
2. Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures
- 2.1. Gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures are completed without causing damage to any component or system.
- 2.2. Information is accessed from appropriate sources to enable welding to be performed in accordance with vehicle and equipment manufacturer procedures.
- 2.3. MIG welding is carried out according to a standard that meets industry regulations/guidelines, OHS legislation, statutory legislation and enterprise policy/procedures.
3. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 3.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- 3.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures.
- 3.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 3.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace.
- 3.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and site procedures.
- 3.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.
Equipment to include MIG welders
Materials - MIG welding wire and gas.
Methods include:
Gas Metal Arc (MIG) welding methods and preparation.
Methods should be applied under normal operating conditions
This competency standard applies to:
RS&R streams
Practices must abide by:
Workplace health and safety requirements include OH&S legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, local safe operating procedures and ADR regulations.
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling and lifting equipment procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in lifting, safety equipment, MIG welding procedures, environmental issues, repair procedures and vehicle operational requirements.
Resources may include:
Hand tools, MIG welding machines, and safety equipment
Measuring equipment, marking out equipment and lifting equipment
MIG welding wire and appropriate Gases
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Sources of information/documentation may include:
workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment.
Work instructions, including:
job sheets
vehicle manufacturer specifications
enterprise operating procedures
component manufacture specifications
customer requirements
industry/workplace codes of practice
statutory legislation for vehicle road worthiness including ADRs
material safety data sheets
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
manufacturer's specifications and operational procedures.
Materials - MIG welding wire and gas.
Methods include:
Gas Metal Arc (MIG) welding methods and preparation.
Methods should be applied under normal operating conditions
This competency standard applies to:
RS&R streams
Practices must abide by:
Workplace health and safety requirements include OH&S legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, local safe operating procedures and ADR regulations.
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling and lifting equipment procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in lifting, safety equipment, MIG welding procedures, environmental issues, repair procedures and vehicle operational requirements.
Resources may include:
Hand tools, MIG welding machines, and safety equipment
Measuring equipment, marking out equipment and lifting equipment
MIG welding wire and appropriate Gases
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Sources of information/documentation may include:
workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment.
Work instructions, including:
job sheets
vehicle manufacturer specifications
enterprise operating procedures
component manufacture specifications
customer requirements
industry/workplace codes of practice
statutory legislation for vehicle road worthiness including ADRs
material safety data sheets
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
manufacturer's specifications and operational procedures.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment.
Read and interpret communication procedural information from job sheets to prepare for work.
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Identify, set up, operate and maintain MIG welding, lifting and measuring equipment.
Underpinning knowledge
The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of:
OH&S regulations/requirements
Equipment safety requirements
Personal safety requirements (eg, toxic fumes/lead poisoning)
Types of materials to be welded
Types of MIG welding wire and their application
Types of Gases and their application
MIG welding processes, techniques and faults
Equipment set up and maintenance procedures
Workplace safety policies and procedures
Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels to be considered as per job sheet and manufacturer specification.
Procedures for reporting faults and material defects.
Resource implications
Access to vehicle and manufacturer specifications as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating procedures.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
Context/s of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment.
Read and interpret communication procedural information from job sheets to prepare for work.
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Identify, set up, operate and maintain MIG welding, lifting and measuring equipment.
Underpinning knowledge
The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of:
OH&S regulations/requirements
Equipment safety requirements
Personal safety requirements (eg, toxic fumes/lead poisoning)
Types of materials to be welded
Types of MIG welding wire and their application
Types of Gases and their application
MIG welding processes, techniques and faults
Equipment set up and maintenance procedures
Workplace safety policies and procedures
Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels to be considered as per job sheet and manufacturer specification.
Procedures for reporting faults and material defects.
Resource implications
Access to vehicle and manufacturer specifications as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating procedures.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
Context/s of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Replaced By
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|---|---|---|---|
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