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Set up and use welding equipment

Set up and use welding equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTW010
State Code
WI961
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/01/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/06/2015
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
26/06/2015
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to set up and use welding equipment to weld a range of materials. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; select and set up the correct welding equipment; weld using different welding techniques; and maintain the work area, tools and equipment.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry.The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to set up and use welding equipment
  • 1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and welding equipment, tools and materials needed to complete the task are determined
  • 1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for use of welding equipment and associated materials are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
2. Set up welding equipment and materials
  • 2.1 Identified welding equipment, tools and materials are sourced and checked according to manufacturer specifications, workplace proceduresand safety requirements
  • 2.2 Welding equipment is set up according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 2.3 Materials to be welded are identified and sourced
3. Use welding equipment
  • 3.1 Welding equipment and materials set up for the task are checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.2 Welding method and precautions outlined in the task instruction are interpreted and followed
  • 3.3 Welding task and demonstration are carried out correctly according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
4. Complete work processes
  • 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is completed according to task instruction and workplace standards
  • 4.2 Welding equipment and tools are checked and stored in a condition ready for use according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
  • 4.3 Problems with welding equipment or tools are reported according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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