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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare
   • Weld specifications are identified and confirmed from job sheets, welding standards and work instructions
   • Welding safety equipment and welder are identified, obtained and inspected for faults and correct operation
   • Resources and work areas are prepared and potential hazards identified
2. Weld materials
   • Workplace procedures are identified and followed
   • GMAW equipment is prepared, adjusted and used according to manufacturer operating procedures
   • Weld test runs are conducted according to work plan, weld specifications and quality requirements
   • Materials are welded using GMAW process to specifications
3. Check welds
   • Welds are cleaned using appropriate techniques according to work instruction
   • Weld quality and specifications are checked and confirmed by non-destructive testing
   • Weld defects are identified and prepared for re-welding, and appropriate personnel are notified
4. Complete job
   • Work areas are cleaned and cleared of waste materials according to workplace procedures
   • GMAW equipment is cleaned, maintained, inspected and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Faulty welding equipment is identified, tagged and reported
   • Work sheets are completed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Resources must include:	materials for welding welding equipment, including: GMAW GMAW wire shielding gas tips, liners and nozzles welding face shield materials and equipment for preventing distortion during welding, including braces, clamps, jigs and fixtures materials and equipment for non-destructive testing of welds workplace welding standards and WHS requirements relevant to the work being performed.
Workplace procedures must include:	operating procedures of GMAW equipment procedures for recording and reporting GMAW processes WHS and environmental requirements relating to GMAW procedures.

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