Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare to weld component
- Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
- Welding electrodes, weld size, type and sequence, and quantity of materials are identified
- Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
- Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
- Weld materials using MMAW
- Welding equipment is set up and used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
- Distortion prevention measures are identified and adjusted as required
- Test runs are conducted according to workplace instructions and quality requirements
- Materials are welded using MMAW process to required specifications
- Check welds
- Complete work processes
- Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
- Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
- Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
- Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
- Plan and prepare to weld component
- Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
- Welding electrodes, weld size, type and sequence, and quantity of materials are identified
- Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
- Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
- Weld materials using MMAW
- Welding equipment is set up and used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
- Distortion prevention measures are identified and adjusted as required
- Test runs are conducted according to workplace instructions and quality requirements
- Materials are welded using MMAW process to required specifications
- Check welds
- Complete work processes
- Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
- Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
- Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
- Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures