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Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process

Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05048
State Code
OAW73
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2021
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out advanced welding using flux core arc welding (FCAW).Welds are associated with a range of structural sections and/or plate and/or pipe for general fabrication using ferrous materials. Weld quality would typically conform to AS 1554 Structural Purpose or equivalent.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
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 materials for welding
  • 2.1 Prepare materials to achieve the required weld requirements
  • 2.2 Assemble/align materials to specification, where required
3 Select, assemble and set up welding equipment and consumables
  • 3.1 Identify and select welding equipment and consumables appropriate to the material
  • 3.2 Assemble and adjust appropriate welding equipment
4 Minimise and rectify distortion
  • 4.1 Apply appropriate distortion prevention measures
  • 4.2 Rectify any distortion using appropriate techniques
5 Weld joints to specifications using FCAW
  • 5.1 Ensure welds are deposited to specifications
  • 5.2 Clean joints to specifications
6 Ensure weld conformance
  • 6.1 Inspect weld joints visually for conformance to specifications
  • 6.2 Rectify any weld defects with minimum loss of sound metal using correct techniques and tools
  • 6.3 Maintain weld records according to SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5323 MEM05048B Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEW21 MEM05084 Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process Unit of competency