Use oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:45 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MEMPE003

State Code
OEU77

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

Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use an oxy-acetylene torch to cut low carbon or mild steels and to heat the steel to enable bending. It also covers basic silver soldering and brazing.The settings for the oxy-acetylene and heating equipment as well as the materials are supplied to the individual. No assembly of the oxy-acetylene hoses and gauges is required.This unit describes entry-level skills and knowledge in preparation for employment within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development takes place under direct supervision.It is not to be used in a traineeship or apprenticeship training program or associated qualifications. It is only to be used in pre-employment programs and carries no credit towards apprenticeship/trade and other qualification types in manufacturing and engineering.This skills in this unit are intended to be developed in combination with the project unit, MEMPE006 Undertake a basic engineering project.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify cutting and heating requirements

1.1 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
1.2 Identify cutting and heating requirements from work information in consultation with a supervisor
1.3 Identify location of heat application in accordance with job requirements
1.4 Confirm application of heat locations with supervisor

2. Perform cutting and heating

2.1 Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures
2.2 Start and set equipment following given instructions
2.3 Cut and heat materials to pre-determined specifications
2.4 Follow safe working practices
2.5 Store and dispose of work materials as instructed

3. Identify silver soldering and brazing requirements

3.1 Identify silver soldering and brazing requirements from work information in consultation with an supervisor
3.2 Identify location of silver soldering and brazing in accordance with job requirements
3.3 Confirm application of heat locations with supervisor

4. Prepare for silver soldering and brazing

4.1 Clean and prepare low and mild carbon steel and copper, or similar, ready for silver soldering and brazing
4.2 Set up heating equipment according to given instructions

5. Perform silver soldering and brazing

5.1 Use and wear appropriate PPE in accordance with procedures
5.2 Apply safe silver soldering and brazing practices
5.3 Silver solder and braze materials to job requirements
5.4 Clean soldered and brazed joints safely
5.5 Store and/or dispose of work materials as instructed

6. Complete work requirements

6.1 Clear work area of waste and clean according to requirements
6.2 Maintain and/or store machines, tools and equipment according to instructions

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WI700	MEMPE003A	Use oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BIV9	MEM20422	Certificate II in Engineering Pathways	Qualification