Unit of competency Outline
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Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel
Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel
Unit of competency
National Code
MARB034
MARB034
State Code
OCH21
OCH21
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Carry out basic welding tasks
- 1.1 Requirements for welding tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions
- 1.2 Parts are prepared for welding according to established practice
- 1.3 Parts are welded according to established practice and work requirements
- 1.4 Weld defects are identified and appropriate actions taken according to established practice and operating procedures
- 1.5 Flame gouging methods are used to remove plate and weld material according to established practice and operating procedures
- 1.6 Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality
2 Carry out basic brazing tasks
- 2.1 Requirements for brazing tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions
- 2.2 Parts are prepared for brazing according to established practice and work requirements
- 2.3 Brazing equipment is prepared for brazing operations according to established procedures
- 2.4 Parts are brazed using established procedures
- 2.5 Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality
3 Carry out basic cutting tasks
- 3.1 Instructions are reviewed, and required size and shape of cut work is correctly identified and interpreted
- 3.2 Work is correctly marked out in preparation for cutting according to established practice and operating procedures
- 3.3 Thermal cutting plant and equipment is set up according to established procedures
- 3.4 Steel plate and/or rolled sections are cut to shape and size according to established practice and operating procedures
- 3.5 Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality according to operating procedures
4 Carry out basic machining tasks
- 4.1 Requirements for basic machining tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions according to operating procedures
- 4.2 Work is correctly marked out in preparation for basic machining according to established practice and operating procedures
- 4.3 Machine is set up according to established procedures
- 4.4 Machining is carried out according to established procedures
- 4.5 Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality according to operating procedures
5 Follow safety and hazard control procedures
- 5.1 Required safety precautions and regulations are followed when carrying out basic welding
- 5.2 Operational hazards are identified and actions are taken to eliminate or, where elimination is not possible, to minimise, risk to personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH801 | MARB008 | Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJY9 | MAR40224 | Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) | Qualification |
| BFV6 | MAR40220 | Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) | Qualification |