Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine job requirements
- Select welding process and plan the work
- Read and interpret workplace procedures and instructions
- Determine nature of material to be welded and select an appropriate welding process
- Establish a safe working environment, identify suitable electrical power outlets and plan work to maximise safety and productivity
- Select appropriate hand-held or stationary manual welding equipment, check serviceability and follow correct ‘on’ procedures
- Select and prepare appropriate supplementary hand and power tools for the job
- Perform welding
- Prepare surfaces of material for welding
- Lay out material on working table or other suitable surface and anchor material to prevent movement
- Adjust equipment temperature to prescribed settings
- Lower screens or barriers, where fitted, prior to welding process
- Operate welding equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
- Examine weld area or test for correct fusion of materials, and remove work piece
- Check quality of weld and finalise work
- Inspect completed weld to verify that it meets the required standard
- Label or tag completed product and complete any necessary documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
- Clean work area, clean and return tools and equipment to safe storage, and perform normal basic maintenance, in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer specifications