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Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process

Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05018
State Code
OAW94
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
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out advanced welding using gas metal arc welding (GMAW).Welds are associated with a range of structural sections and/or plate and/or pipe for general fabrication using ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Weld quality would typically conform to AS 1554 Structural Purpose or equivalent.Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is required unit MEM05008 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
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 Prepare materials for welding
  • 2.1 Prepare materials to achieve the required weld requirements
  • 2.2 Assemble/align materials to specification, where required
3 Select, assemble and set up welding equipment and consumables
  • 3.1 Identify and select welding equipment and electrodes, accessories and consumables appropriate to the material
  • 3.2 Assemble and set up AC or DC welding equipment
4 Minimise and rectify distortion
  • 4.1 Apply appropriate distortion prevention measures
  • 4.2 Rectify any distortion using appropriate techniques
5 Weld joints to specifications using GMAW
  • 5.1 Ensure weld deposit is to specifications
  • 5.2 Clean joints to specifications
6 Ensure weld conformance
  • 6.1 Inspect weld joints visually for conformance to specifications
  • 6.2 Rectify any weld defects with minimum loss of sound metal using correct techniques and tools
  • 6.3 Complete weld records, where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5300 MEM05018C Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEV69 MEM05073 Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process Unit of competency