Unit of competency Outline
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Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05006
MEM05006
State Code
OAX07
OAX07
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform brazing (including braze welding) and/or silver soldering and includes the preparation of materials and equipment and the inspection of the completed work.It applies to silver soldering and brazing using all grades of silver solder and braze. Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required see unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare heating equipment
- 2.1 Select the correct process to meet the job specifications
- 2.2 Ensure heating equipment is in safe working condition
- 2.3 Assemble heating equipment and set up according to SOPs
- 2.4 Determine and set gas pressures
3 Prepare materials
- 3.1 Select and prepare consumables
- 3.2 Prepare materials using appropriate tools and techniques
- 3.3 Assemble/align materials to meet specifications
- 3.4 Identify distortion prevention measures and take appropriate action
- 3.5 Undertake test run and verify
4 Braze and/or silver solder
- 4.1 Preheat materials as required
- 4.2 Apply consumables using appropriate techniques
- 4.3 Apply jointing material in appropriate quantities
- 4.4 Anneal material where required
5 Inspect joints
- 5.1 Remove excess jointing materials
- 5.2 Inspect joints and report/record inspection results according to SOPs
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7596 | MEM05006C | Perform brazing and or silver soldering | Unit of competency |