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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
MEM05043
State Code
OAW78
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 prepare and produce welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) on a range of materials.Butt and fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions would be applied to meet AS 1210-2010 Pressure vessels, AS 4041-2006 (R2016) Pressure piping, and American Society of Engineers (ASME) IX or equivalent.This unit, in conjunction with Unit MEM05026 Apply welding principles, may satisfy the requirements of AS 1796-2001 (R2016) Certification of welders and welding supervisors Certificate 8G.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit 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 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
3 Weld joints using GMAW to procedure specifications
  • 3.1 Weld materials in accordance with weld procedure specification
  • 3.2 Rectify discontinuities to ensure compliance to code requirements
  • 3.3 Maintain weld records according to SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5318 MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEU54 MEM05080 Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process Unit of competency