Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

reading interpreting and following information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

planning and sequencing operations

checking and clarifying taskrelated information

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

hazards and control measures associated with welding practices including housekeeping

safe work practices and procedures

properties and characteristics of commonly used metals and materials

basic metallurgy principles

information resources

chemical content of fumes emitted by welding processes

uses and purposes of various metals

distortion prevention measures for various metals

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 select welding processes

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 selecting welding processes 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

Characteristics

Properties

Basic metallurgical characteristics

Information

Welding processes

Effects

Distortion prevention measures

Processes for cleaning and weld preparation

Safety requirements