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Determine corrosion prevention strategies for metal and alloys

Determine corrosion prevention strategies for metal and alloys

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM48028
State Code
OEV82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply metallurgical principles to determine strategies for minimising or avoiding corrosion of metallic components and structures in manufacturing, engineering and structural situations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 Discuss corrosion prevention or minimisation need with clients, colleagues and other technical experts
2. Research and determine corrosion prevention or minimisation need
  • 2.1 Identify product performance, cost, location and environmental factors
  • 2.2 Research and report on the metallurgical techniques and principles relating to corrosion from appropriate sources of information and examination of corroded material
  • 2.3 Identify the metallurgical techniques and associated technologies required to prevent or minimise corrosion in the application
3. Determine appropriate corrosion prevention or minimisation strategy and techniques for application
  • 3.1 Select appropriate corrosion prevention or minimisation strategies for application
  • 3.2 Document corrosion prevention or minimisation strategy and approvals obtained from relevant personnel
  • 3.3 Prepare instructions for implementing corrosion prevention or minimisation strategy and communicate to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9072 MSATCM517A Determine corrosion prevention strategies for metal and alloys Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJC8 MEM50522 Diploma of Engineering - Materials Qualification