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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Maintain welding equipment
   • Routine maintenance is performed on welding equipment.
2. Prepare welding materials and equipment for FCAW welding to code standard
   • Weld requirements for FCAW welding to code standards are determined.
   • Materials are prepared to produce weld to code standard.
   • Welding equipment is set up correctly.
3. Weld joints using FCAW to procedure specifications
   • Materials are welded as per weld procedure specification.
4. Ensure weld quality
   • Discontinuities are rectified to ensure conformance to code requirements.
   • Weld records are maintained in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in depositing welds to procedure requirements determining weld outcomes consumables and settings from welding procedure specification interpreting technical drawings and weld specifications for welding to code standards using FCAW using hand and power tools to prepare and weld materials to code standard using measurement and numeracy skills for welding to code standards reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions specifications and standard operating procedures May include drawings

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of requirements to produce welds to quality of AS AS ASME IX or equivalent safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for FCAW relevant standards or codes methods for preparing plate and pipe for code standard welding prewelding and postwelding heating methods and requirements for plate and pipe welding to code standard requirements for maintaining weld records to code standard hazards and control measures associated with welding including housekeeping

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 prepare and produce welds to code standards using FCAW process 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 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 performing welds to code standards using flux core arc welding process 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.
Routine maintenance	Ensuring gun, cable, contact tip etc. are in good condition
Prepared	Flame cut and ground or machined; preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc.
Materials	Carbon/manganese steel, low alloy steel etc. on plate, pipe and rolled steel sections

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