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Weld thermoplastics materials

Weld thermoplastics materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD287E
State Code
ODA64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to weld thermoplastic materials including sheet, pipe, formed tube, solid section or formed profile using manual techniques and hand-held equipment.This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to the standard production tasks associated with welding thermoplastic polymers.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify requirements from job specifications
  • 1.2 Plan production process and task sequence of welding operations to meet work requirements
  • 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
2. Prepare equipment and materials
  • 2.1 Set up tools and equipment ready for production use
  • 2.2 Check availability of materials, patterns and consumables to meet job requirements
  • 2.3 Ensure safety equipment is available and fit for use
3. Perform thermoplastic welding
  • 3.1 Assemble components according to production process, using clamps and jigs when required
  • 3.2 Prepare surfaces as needed for welding to be performed
  • 3.3 Weld materials according to job specifications
  • 3.4 Ensure output meets job specifications and quality standards
  • 3.5 Apply waste management strategies to collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Accurately complete logs and records
  • 3.7 Clean equipment and work area according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.8 Pause or stop equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
4. Respond to process control variances
  • 4.1 Recognise and log process control variances and their causes
  • 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 4.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAI93 PMBPROD287 Weld plastics materials Unit of competency