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Weld plastic materials

Weld plastic materials

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTF2014A
State Code
W7473
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/05/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to weld plastic materials within the safe operating parameters of the equipment used.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select welding process and plan the work
  • 1.1 Nature of material to be welded is determined and an appropriate welding process is selected
  • 1.2 Work is planned to maximise safety and productivity
  • 1.3 Suitable electrical power outlets, if required, are identified
  • 1.4 Safe working environment is established
  • 1.5 Workplace procedures and instructions are read and interpreted
2 Prepare welding equipment
  • 2.1 Appropriate hand-held or stationary manual welding equipment is selected
  • 2.2 Welding equipment is checked for serviceability
  • 2.3 Correct 'power on' procedures are followed
3 Select, use and store tools
  • 3.1 Appropriate supplementary hand and power tools are selected for the job
  • 3.2 Tools are examined for damage, missing components or other defects (including frayed power cords where applicable)
  • 3.3 Extension power cables are checked for knots and insulation damage
  • 3.4 Electrical tools are connected safely to power supply
  • 3.5 Safety equipment is used during tool operation in accordance with OHS practices
  • 3.6 Required tasks are performed using tools in accordance with OHS practices
  • 3.7 Tools are located in a safe position when not in use
  • 3.8 Tools and extension cords are cleaned and stored in accordance with industry and workplace OHS practices
4 Perform welding
  • 4.1 Surfaces of material are prepared for welding
  • 4.2 Material is laid out on working table or other suitable surface
  • 4.3 Material is anchored to prevent movement
  • 4.4 Equipment temperature is adjusted to prescribed settings
  • 4.5 Screens or barriers, where fitted, are lowered prior to welding process
  • 4.6 Welding equipment is operated in accordance with standard practice
  • 4.7 Weld area is examined or tested for correct fusion of materials
  • 4.8 Work piece is removed
  • 4.9 Knowledge of welding processes are applied to perform required tasks
5 Inspect quality, labelling and documentation
  • 5.1 Completed weld is informally inspected to verify that it appears to be of an acceptable standard
  • 5.2 Completed product is labelled or tagged and any necessary documentation completed in accordance with workplace procedures
6 Clean up and maintain equipment
  • 6.1 Work area is cleaned and tools and electrical equipment are stowed away
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Material may include
PVC
vinyls
clear plastics
Welding equipment may include
foot controlled welder
hand welder
hot air welder
hot wedge welder
Hand and power tools may include
hammers
rasps
files
portable sanders
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
comply with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of plastic welding equipment, hand and power tools and electrical equipment.
follow work orders
understand equipment and materials specifications and instructions needed for the plastic welding process
prepare material to be welded and set up welding equipment
perform a variety of welds with a satisfactory degree of quality consistency
perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently
document and communicate work related information including reporting of faults and other problems
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E0955 LMTPRTF06AA Weld plastic materials - 1 Unit of competency
E0970 LMTPRTF06BA Weld plastic materials - 2 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU55 MSTTF2014 Weld plastic materials Unit of competency