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Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines

Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBWELD302
State Code
BAH83
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to weld polyethylene (PE) plastic pipes using electrofusion. It applies to welding of pipes and pipelines undertaken in the field and in factory conditions. Pipelines may be for transmission of gas or liquids.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to select welding parameters to be used, set up equipment, perform electrofusion weld, assess joints against specifications and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify compatibility of commercial electrofusion control systems
  • 1.1 Identify electrofusion welding control unit type and operating data
  • 1.2 Identify pipe material and dimension compatibility with electrofusion fittings
  • 1.3 Identify control unit compatibility with electrofusion fitting control
2 Maintain and calibrate electrofusion control unit equipment
  • 2.1 Set up electrofusion welding equipment and work area according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Ensure safety equipment is available and operational according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Identify non-conformance, report and rectify according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.4 Determine equipment is operational according to specifications
3 Perform electrofusion welding to required standard
  • 3.1 Prepare pipe and fitting according to specification
  • 3.2 Perform heating, welding and cooling phases using selected electrofusion welding parameters
  • 3.3 Monitor and record achieved electrofusion weld parameters for each joint according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Clean up equipment when completed according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Clean up work site, dispose of scrap materials according to operational procedures
4 Assess quality of completed electrofusion joints
  • 4.1 Identify quality requirements for electrofusion joints according to specifications
  • 4.2 Assess joints against specification requirements and report results
  • 4.3 Identify and report non-conformances according to enterprise requirements
5 Identify compatibility of commercial electrofusion control systems
  • 5.1 Identify electrofusion welding control unit type and operating data
  • 5.2 Identify pipe material and dimension compatibility with electrofusion fittings
  • 5.3 Identify control unit compatibility with electrofusion fitting control
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7711 PMBWELD302B Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB04 PMBWELD302E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding Unit of competency