Unit of competency Outline
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Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05004
MEM05004
State Code
OAX06
OAX06
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare materials and perform routine oxy fuel gas welding of mild/low carbon steel and cast iron where the welding is not required to meet an Australian Standard or equivalent.Where welding is required to meet AS 1554 General Purpose or equivalent codes, work health and safety (WHS) regulations and/or licensing requirements MEM05097 Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process should also be selected.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected as appropriate.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2. Prepare equipment for welding
- 2.1 Check condition of gas handling equipment
- 2.2 Assemble and set up fuel gas welding equipment according to SOPs
- 2.3 Determine and set gas pressures
- 2.4 Select consumables
3. Prepare materials for welding
- 3.1 Identify location of welds in accordance with job specifications
- 3.2 Clean and prepare materials ready for welding
4. Perform routine welding using oxy fuel gas
- 4.1 Weld materials to job requirements
- 4.2 Clean welds according to SOPs
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5325 | MEM05004C | Perform routine oxy acetylene welding | Unit of competency |