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Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process

Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05022
State Code
OAW91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2021
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced oxy acetylene welding using a range of materials for general fabrication.Welding quality would meet AS 1554 Special Purpose or equivalent.Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is required unit MEM05008 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
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, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare materials for welding
  • 2.1 Prepare materials to achieve the required weld requirements
  • 2.2 Assemble/align materials to specification, where required
3 Select, assemble and set up welding equipment and consumables
  • 3.1 Identify and select welding equipment and consumables according to job requirements
  • 3.2 Assemble and set up welding equipment in accordance with SOPs
4 Weld joints to Australian Standard 1554 SP or equivalent
  • 4.1 Weld materials to AS 1554 Structural Purpose or equivalent in all positions
  • 4.2 Interpret instructions, symbols and specifications, including bead size, bead placement and reinforcement in accordance with weld procedure sheet, if available, and SOPs
5 Ensure weld conformance
  • 5.1 Inspect weld joints visually for conformance to specifications
  • 5.2 Remove defects with minimum loss of sound metal using correct and appropriate techniques and tools
  • 5.3 Complete weld records, where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5304 MEM05022C Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEU56 MEM05075 Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process Unit of competency