Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Job drawings and specifications are obtained from job supervisor and job requirements.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with the fusion welding of PE pipes, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Tools, equipment and materials for the fusion welding of approved polymer pipes, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient fusion welding of approved polymer pipes.
- Identify welding requirements.
- Weld and pressure test pipes.
- Joints are prepared using tools and techniques in accordance with standards and job specifications.
- Test welds are undertaken and verified in accordance with job specifications.
- Fusion welds are carried out in accordance with standards, plans and specifications.
- Fusion welds are visually inspected for conformance to standards.
- Pipe joints are pressure tested and inspected in accordance with standards and job specifications.
- Test details and monitored results are checked for accuracy and documented in accordance with requirements of regulatory authority and plans and specifications.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory statutory and regulatory authority legislation and workplace procedures.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements.