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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Plan and prepare to undertake the work
  3. Weld materials/job
  4. Check completed work for conformation to specification

Required Skills

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

speak clearly and directly in order to notify appropriate personnel of work completed

apply teamwork to a range of situations including the undertaking of test runs

solve problems particularly in teams in order to meet performance indicators

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas

access interpret and apply information on relevant organisation policies procedures and instructions particularly to ensure plant tool and equipment are maintained and stored appropriately

manage time when planning preparing and organising work priorities

take responsibility for organising own work priorities

Required knowledge

relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental regulations and enterprise policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner which ensures the safety of people equipment and the environment The specific regulations will vary according to the area of operation

organisation technical work documentation covering procedures specifications schedules and work plans or equivalent

organisation quality system documentation covering instructions procedures performance indicators and review processes or equivalent

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

procedures to maintain a safe work environment

read and interpret welding symbols on drawings

set up and operation of welding equipment

job planning requirements

welding and material preparation techniques

identification and rectification of weld defects

distortion control techniques

materials characteristics and behaviour when welded

non destructive testing techniques and applications

safety hazards and risk control methods

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

compliance with relevant legislative regulations standards codes of practice and establish safe practices and enterprise policies and procedures for managing personal work priorities

maintaining a working knowledge of current work systems and practices

working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work

applying within authority the requirements of the job or work role in relation to

achieving production goals

achieving work quality goals

responding positively to changing work requirements

contributing effectively to cost reduction initiatives

effectively applying problem solving techniques

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

predetermined standards of quality and safety are observed

welding equipment was set up and used to achieve the task in accordance with standard operating procedures

distortion control techniques where used

welding standards were achieved and within specification

relevant OHS hazards identification and risk control measures were undertaken

Context of and specific resources for assessment

assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using toolsequipmentmachinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process

assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

assessment may be applied under project related conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

OHS requirements may include

Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying.

Legislative requirements may include:

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those related to:

anti-discrimination

award and enterprise agreements

confidentiality and privacy

duty of care

employee relations

environment protection

equal opportunity

industrial relations

relevant industry codes of practice.

Organisationrequirements may include:

access and equity principles and practices

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

emergency and evacuation procedures

equipment use procedures

ethical standards

legal obligations

maintenance and storage procedures

OHS requirements

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

quality assurance guidelines

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

recording and reporting guidelines.

Job specifications may include:

the job specifications is work area and process related

work areas may include body construction, aluminium die casting, iron foundry operations, engine machining, spray painting, automotive plastics, stamping & press operations, fabrication hardware, trim manufacture, vehicle assembly, warehousing, engine assembly, seat frame manufacture

process may include welding sub-assemblies, fitting hang-on components, fittings dies to die boxes, pouring aluminium, machining parts, application of paint, cutting blanks, assembly of components to form sub-assemblies, fitting parts to bodies, assembly of parts, parts picking and replenishment.

Resources may include:

stainless steel, bissaloy, cast iron, high, mild and low carbon steel, high and low alloy steels in appropriate profiles ie: angle, plate, pipe, channel

welding equipment includes arc welder, leads, electrodes, and welding shield

distortion prevention measures may include bracing, pre-setting, tacking, bolting, and clamping, jigs and fixtures

non-destructive testing may include visual inspection, dye check, magnetic particle, pressure test, and ultra sound

OHS standards (as per organisation and legislative requirements)

documentation and reporting systems (as per company requirements)- paper based / electronic

qualified workplace assessor

workplace or simulated workplace.