Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:19 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:19 AM AWST
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Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process
Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05044
MEM05044
State Code
OAW76
OAW76
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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 tungsten arc welding (GTAW) 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 Mechanical Engineers (ASME) IX or equivalent. The unit, together with unit MEM05026 Apply welding principles, may satisfy the requirements of AS 1796-2001 (R2016) Certification of welders and welding supervisors, Certificate 7.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: 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 GTAW 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 GTAW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5319 | MEM05044B | Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEX53 | MEM05081 | Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process | Unit of competency |