Unit of competency Outline
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Apply welding procedure specifications
Apply welding procedure specifications
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05068
MEM05068
State Code
OEV45
OEV45
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency was developed for engineering fabrication trade training and the recognition of trade skills in applying welding procedure specifications (WPS) to welding and related tasks.It defines the required welding and material knowledge and skills, relevant welding standards, welding terminology and welder qualification requirements to undertake welding to a WPS as defined in the unit in conjunction with its prerequisites. This unit must be selected in combination with one or more of the MEM welding process units aligned to AS 1554 General Purpose (GP), or equivalent. Higher level MEM welding process units may also be used for the co-assessment. MEM AS 1554 GP or equivalent aligned units are:MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding processMEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding processMEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding processMEM05097 Weld using oxy fuel gas welding processMEM05093 Weld using submerged arc welding processMEM05096 Weld using flux core arc welding process. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: B Unit 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. Review WPS requirements for welding task
- 2.1 Identify and obtain relevant WPS
- 2.2 Identify relevant joints, welding parameters and requirements of any specified codes or standards
- 2.3 Confirm materials and welding consumables compliance with WPS specification
- 2.4 Identify WPS sampling and test requirements and implications for job plan, materials and consumables usage
- 2.5 Identify any job requirements for welding task that are additional to or may require variation to WPS and obtain approval from appropriate person
3. Apply WPS to welding task
- 3.1 Produce and document any pre-fabrication test pieces required for non-destructive tests (NDTs) and other tests specified in WPS
- 3.2 Perform fit up as specified in WPS
- 3.3 Perform joint preparation and any pre-heat specified in WPS
- 3.4 Perform required welds including any specified sample welds using welding parameters and ranges specified in WPS
- 3.5 Complete any post weld heat treatment specified in WPS
- 3.6 Record welds specified in WPS and enterprise requirements
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ8 | MEM40119 | Certificate IV in Engineering | Qualification |