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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Select and operate welding equipment
  2. Weld components to form sub-assemblies
  3. Assemble components to form sub-assemblies
  4. Complete final finish and testing of sub-assemblies

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 inform appropriate personnel of work completed

apply teamwork to a range of situations including the assembling of components

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 faultydefective subassemblies are scrapped or reworked where appropriate

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

organisation cost minimisationwaste avoidance policies procedures and practices

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution techniques

welding principles and techniques spot pedestal and portable MIG braze seam robotic oxyacetylene

types of welds fillet lap edge butt

procedures for the safe and efficient use of welding equipment

component assembly processes and production schedules

identification and application of seals and fasteners

organisation finishing processes

procedures for the safe and efficient use of testing equipment

quality standards

manual handling processes

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

use welding equipment safely and efficiently to produce components parts

produce formed componentparts to meet the production schedule

select and use appropriate seals and fasteners

complete final finishing processes

use testing equipment

produce work flow records

identify and mark faulty parts

limit the number of faulty parts to less than quality standards

apply company OHampS policy and procedures

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.

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.

Quality Standards may include:

penetration, fillet size, no undercut on edges, weld width and height, distortion control.

Appropriatepersonnel may include:

clients and managers

supervisors

suppliers

team leaders

team members.

Materials may include:

spanners; screw drivers; measuring equipment; impact guns; air blowers; sockets; torque wrenches; hammers; dollies; flippers; portable sanders/grinders; hand files; pedestal grinders.

Testing may be performed using:

micrometers; templates; tapes; dial gauges; electronic equipment; hydraulic stretchers; presses; rams.