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Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process

Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05080
State Code
OEU54
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
72
Description
This unit of competency has been developed for post trade engineering fabrication training and the recognition of post trade skills in performing welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding.It defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare and produce welds to code standards, using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) on different types of materials. Welds covered by this unit include butt and fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions and must conform to AS 1210 Pressure vessels, AS 4041 Pressure piping, and American Society of Engineers (ASME) IX or equivalent national or international standards.This unit, together with units MEM05061 Apply basic metallurgy principles to welding applications, MEM05062 Apply welding and welding related codes and standards and MEM05068 Apply welding procedure specifications (WPS) may satisfy the requirements of AS 1796 Certification of welders and welding supervisors, or equivalent national and international standards.Where the welding associated with this unit also requires advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping, the unit MEM05071 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping must also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 8
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 WPS, customer requirements, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
  • 1.5 Obtain WPS clarification or approval of variation to WPS from appropriate person in accordance with SOPs
2. Prepare welding materials and equipment for GMAW welding to code standard
  • 2.1 Prepare materials to produce weld to code standard
  • 2.2 Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment
  • 2.3 Set up welding equipment
  • 2.4 Select consumables in accordance with WPS
3. Weld joints using GMAW to procedure specifications
  • 3.1 Weld materials in accordance with WPS
  • 3.2 Apply post-welding heat treatment where specified
  • 3.3 Inspect welded joints visually for conformance to specifications
  • 3.4 Rectify discontinuities to ensure compliance to code requirements
  • 3.5 Maintain weld records in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAW78 MEM05043 Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ8 MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering Qualification
BEK0 MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade Qualification