Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

sourcing and interpreting safetyrelated information and Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS

planning and sequencing operations

identifying workplace risks and nonconformances

reporting workplace risks and nonconformances

checking and clarifying taskrelated information

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

characteristics and properties of common metals and welding materials

effect of gas and electrical welding operations on metals

hazards and control measures associated with gas and electrical welding including housekeeping

welding safety practices and procedures

effect of various treatments on a range of commonly used metals

use and application of personal protective equipment

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 apply safe welding practices

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 applying safe welding practices 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

OH&S information

Work related safety information

Pollutants

Occupational diseases and injuries

Factors

Exposure levels

Specific metals

Gases

Other hazards

Manual handling techniques

Personal protective equipment

Procedures to control hazards

Workplace safety measures