Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare and plan for welding
- Site and job hazards are identified and appropriate hazard controls implemented
- Pre-site preparations are completed
- The locations of welds are identified and assessed in accordance with standard operating procedures and specifications
- Surfaces are cleaned and prepared ready for welding
- Site is cleared of obstructions and combustible material to minimise risk of accidents and fire
- Prepare equipment for welding
- Perform aluminothermic welding
- Safe welding practices are applied
- Moulds are fitted and shimmed, sleeved or sealed, as required
- Materials are pre-heated to standard
- Materials are welded using aluminothermic method in accordance with approved procedures
- Welds are cleaned to standard operating procedures
- Mould is cleaned and inspected to standard operating procedures
- Check weld conformance
- Complete documentation