Unit of competency Outline

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Perform welding supervision

Perform welding supervision

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05024
State Code
OAW90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2021
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
108
Description
This unit of competency has been developed for post trade training of advanced engineering fabrication trades people and the recognition of post trade skills instructing and qualifying welders in accordance with weld procedures.It defines the skills and knowledge required to instruct and qualify welders in accordance with weld procedures, including maintaining quality and safety procedures.Competencies in this unit are based on wide knowledge of welding science, processes, procedures and technical requirements. Individuals working in this field would hold at least one certificate satisfying the requirements of AS 1796-2001 (R2016) Certification of welders and welding supervisors, Certificate 1-9. The supervision, training and qualification of welders in welding procedures are defined by recognised codes and standards e.g. AS 2214-2004 (R2016) Certification of welding supervisors - Structural steel welding and AS 1796-2001 (R2016) Certification of welders and welding supervisors, Certificate 10.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 12
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 Determine and prepare welding procedure
  • 2.1 Instruct welders according to SOPs
  • 2.2 Determine welding parameters in accordance with weld procedures
  • 2.3 Plan variables and sequence checks against documentation
  • 2.4 Prepare documentation for record keeping
3 Qualify welders to required procedures
  • 3.1 Train welders in relevant weld procedures
  • 3.2 Test welders against relevant weld procedures
  • 3.3 Maintain welder performance reports against weld procedures
4 Monitor/ maintain quality assurance and safety procedures
  • 4.1 Monitor internal quality assurance plan
  • 4.2 Ensure traceability of materials
  • 4.3 Ensure welding is supervised to compliance with prescribed specifications and/or documented procedures and/or safety procedures
5 Prepare documents
  • 5.1 Record procedure against pre-qualifying procedures
  • 5.2 Record findings on internal quality assurance plan
6 Arrange for non-destructive testing and destructive testing
  • 6.1 Arrange weld tests appropriate to the weld procedure
  • 6.2 Verify non-destructive testing/destructive testing reports against job requirements and specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5306 MEM05024B Perform welding supervision Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEU57 MEM05076 Perform welding supervision Unit of competency