Elements and Performance Criteria
- Solder components
- Identify and position component materials accurately to comply with the design and in a manner that enables the optimum join to be made
- Select appropriate solder and flux according to the component materials
- Select appropriate heating methods
- Apply and control solder
- Evaluate each finished join
- Clean, trim, shape and finish components to produce a smooth surface free of sharp edges and irregularities
- Weld components
- Identify and position component materials accurately to comply with the design and in a manner that enables the optimum join to be made
- Select appropriate welding techniques and equipment
- Weld components
- Evaluate each finished weld
- Clean, trim, shape and finish components to produce a smooth surface free of sharp edges and irregularities