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Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process

Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA434
State Code
AUE45
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
The unit of competency requires application and adaption of the skills and knowledge of MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process, to the plasma arc welding (PAW) of applicable aircraft parent metal groups as specified by the Regulators during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit covers the development of competency elements required to gain approval within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory systems to weld aircraft components using the PAW process. Individuals will be authorised to weld specific parent metal groups, as specified in CAAP 33-1(1) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders - Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to perform repair or fabricate component using PAW process
  • 1.1 Materials or component to be welded and the applicable parent metal group are identified in accordance with applicable data
  • 1.2 Welding equipment is inspected for serviceability and correctly set up in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 1.3 Component (or materials) are prepared for welding
2. Plasma arc weld component
  • 2.1 Welds are performed to the required standard in accordance with the applicable repair scheme or drawing while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Completed welds are inspected for defects and any defects rectified
3. Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Required documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC005 MEA434A Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH74 MEASTR0024 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process Unit of competency