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Weld using flame powder spraying

Weld using flame powder spraying

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05095
State Code
OEU33
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
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform flame powder spraying, on a range of heavy or light materials and applies to welding of materials using powder spraying equipment where powders are fed through the flame and are deposited onto the surface to be built up or joined.Weld quality must include welding that conforms to Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose (GP) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent.For remedial action using machining processes other than grinding with grinding wheels (ceramic or other) appropriate machining units must 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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2. Prepare work for spray welding
  • 2.1 Prepare materials to achieve the required weld requirements
  • 2.2 Assemble/align work to specifications in accordance with SOPs
3. Select, assemble and set up spray welding equipment and powders
  • 3.1 Select appropriate spray welding equipment and consumables for materials and work requirements
  • 3.2 Ensure powder flame spray welding equipment is in safe working condition
  • 3.3 Assemble welding equipment and set up in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.4 Adjust gas setting on spray welding equipment to task requirements
4. Minimise and rectify distortion
  • 4.1 Identify distortion prevention and/or control measures
  • 4.2 Apply appropriate distortion prevention and/or control measures to minimise and rectify distortion
  • 4.3 Deposit spray weld to specification
5. Inspect spray weld
  • 5.1 Inspect weld area and/or joints visually against specification
  • 5.2 Rectify any weld defects with minimum loss of sound metal using correct techniques and tools
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAW80 MEM05041 Weld using flame powder spraying Unit of competency