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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare work for spray welding
   • Spray weld requirements are identified from specifications and/or drawings.
   • Work is prepared using appropriate tools and techniques.
   • Work is assembled/aligned to specifications as required.
2. Select spray welding equipment and powders
   • Appropriate spray welding equipment and consumables for materials and work requirements are selected.
3. Set up spray welding equipment
   • Gas setting on spray welding equipment is adjusted to task requirements.
4. Implement distortion prevention/control measures
   • Distortion prevention/control measures are identified.
   • Appropriate distortion prevention/control measures are applied to minimise and rectify distortion.
5. Spray weld material
   • Spray weld is correctly deposited to specification.
6. Inspect spray weld
   • Weld area/joints are visually inspected against specification.
   • Detected defects are removed with minimum loss of sound material.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in preparing materials selecting equipment and powders setting up equipment spray welding material identifying defects in welds rectifying weld defects applying techniques for distortion prevention and rectification cleaning welds reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions specifications and standard operating procedures May include drawings following oral instructions entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of correct welding equipment hoses tips hand pieces and filler powder procedures and processes for material preparation procedures and processes for joint preparations causes of distortion for materials within the scope of this unit causes of defects and methods of rectification use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to powder spray using hot andor cold processes on a range of heavy or light materials Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and to be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with welding using powder spraying equipment or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Welds	Fillet and butt in all positions
Prepared	Preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc., joint preparation e.g. bevelling
Equipment	AC or DC welding machines
Materials	Steels, carbon steels, cast iron, etc. or non-metallic materials (plastic/nylon)
Distortion prevention	Preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc.
Defects	Porosity, slag inclusions, discontinuities, lack of penetration, undercut
Removal of defects	Oxy acetylene and air arc equipment, grinding devices

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