Unit of competency Outline
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Perform routine gas metal arc welding
Perform routine gas metal arc welding
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05050
MEM05050
State Code
OAW71
OAW71
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare materials and carry out routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and applies in a maintenance or manufacturing environment where the weld quality is not required to meet an Australian Standard or equivalent.Where welding is required to meet AS 1554 General Purpose or equivalent codes, work health and safety (WHS) regulations and/or licensing requirements unit MEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding process should also be selected.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2. Prepare materials and equipment for welding
- 2.1 Identify location of welds in accordance with procedures and job specifications
- 2.2 Clean and prepare materials ready for welding
- 2.3 Set up welding equipment to meet work requirement
- 2.4 Select settings and consumables to suit application
3. Perform routine welding using GMAW
- 3.1 Weld materials to job requirements
- 3.2 Clean welds according to SOPs
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5326 | MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | Unit of competency |