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Perform welding tasks using a forge

Perform welding tasks using a forge

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMFAR305
State Code
BBD89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine welding requirements, prepare materials and carry out routine welding of either mild steel or aluminium using a forge. Welding in this unit is not required to meet the AS/NZS 1554 General Purpose Standard.The unit applies to individuals who perform welding relevant to farriery services across different equine industry sectors.No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify work requirements
  • 1.1 Interpret instructions to determine task and time requirements
  • 1.2 Identify welding or bending requirements from specifications
  • 1.3 Identify locations of welds according to specifications
2. Prepare materials for welding
  • 2.1 Calculate the amount of metal required for bending or welding
  • 2.2 Clean and prepare materials using tools and techniques appropriate for task
  • 2.3 Identify, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
3. Prepare and manage fire for welding
  • 3.1 Select fuel and prepare tools to manage the fuel source
  • 3.2 Set up forge according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Manage the fire to maintain its effectiveness as a forge
  • 3.4 Identify the correct forge heat for particular operations
  • 3.5 Assess and control risks relating to preparing and managing fire for welding according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
4. Carry out farriery welding tasks using a forge fire
  • 4.1 Apply and control heat to the material to be forged
  • 4.2 Carry out farriery welding tasks using welds and tools appropriate for task
  • 4.3 Extinguish the forge fire safely and complete clean-up procedures
  • 4.4 Dispose of waste material safely according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3890 ACMFAR305A Perform welding tasks using a forge Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN8 ACM30517 Certificate III in Farriery Qualification
BEE0 ACM40818 Certificate IV in Farriery Qualification