1. Prepare to set up and use welding equipment
   • Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Task instruction is interpreted and welding equipment, tools and materials needed to complete the task are determined
   • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for use of welding equipment and associated materials are sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
2. Set up welding equipment and materials
   • Identified welding equipment, tools and materials are sourced and checked according to manufacturer specifications, workplace proceduresand safety requirements
   • Welding equipment is set up according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Materials to be welded are identified and sourced
3. Use welding equipment
   • Welding equipment and materials set up for the task are checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Welding method and precautions outlined in the task instruction are interpreted and followed
   • Welding task and demonstration are carried out correctly according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is completed according to task instruction and workplace standards
   • Welding equipment and tools are checked and stored in a condition ready for use according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
   • Problems with welding equipment or tools are reported according to workplace procedures
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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.