Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTW009
AURVTW009
State Code
AWY94
AWY94
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and weld components using the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using GMAW equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), setting gas flow pressures and welder settings, inspecting and testing weld quality, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to carry out basic GMAW welding
- 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
- 1.2 PPE is chosen and prepared according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
- 1.3 Component and materials to be welded are cleaned and prepared according to workplace and safety requirements
- 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- 1.5 Welding tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
- 1.6 Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Weld component using GMAW
- 2.1 Welding equipment is set up according to workplace procedures
- 2.2 Welding is carried out using appropriate techniques according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, systems or equipment
- 2.3 Welded component is checked to ensure conformity with job requirements
3. Complete work processes
- 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
- 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
- 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
- 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCI78 | AURVTW109 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding | Unit of competency |