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Weld plastic materials

Weld plastic materials

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTF2014
State Code
BAU55
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to weld plastic materials within the safe operating parameters of the equipment used.The unit of competency applies to hot air and hot wedge welding of plastic in the textile fabrication industry. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational indoor or outdoor workplaces, and in hazardous or exposed conditions.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 Select welding process and plan the work
  • 2.1 Read and interpret workplace procedures and instructions
  • 2.2 Determine nature of material to be welded and select an appropriate welding process
  • 2.3 Establish a safe working environment, identify suitable electrical power outlets and plan work to maximise safety and productivity
  • 2.4 Select appropriate hand-held or stationary manual welding equipment, check serviceability and follow correct ‘on’ procedures
  • 2.5 Select and prepare appropriate supplementary hand and power tools for the job
3 Perform welding
  • 3.1 Prepare surfaces of material for welding
  • 3.2 Lay out material on working table or other suitable surface and anchor material to prevent movement
  • 3.3 Adjust equipment temperature to prescribed settings
  • 3.4 Lower screens or barriers, where fitted, prior to welding process
  • 3.5 Operate welding equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Examine weld area or test for correct fusion of materials, and remove work piece
4 Check quality of weld and finalise work
  • 4.1 Inspect completed weld to verify that it meets the required standard
  • 4.2 Label or tag completed product and complete any necessary documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean work area, clean and return tools and equipment to safe storage, and perform normal basic maintenance, in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7473 LMTTF2014A Weld plastic materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ33 MSTTF2022 Weld plastic materials Unit of competency