Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for welding inspections and supervision
- Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the procedures
- Work requirements are identified and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties
- All inspections are planned in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by the work in accordance with the job requirements
- Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
- Responsibilities and duties in regard to the work are identified
- Materials and consumables composition are confirmed in accordance with requirements
- The traceability of materials and consumables is ensured and movements of materials documented.
- All aspects of the work are identified and relevant Australian or International Standards are applied
- The sequence of work is planned in accordance with requirements
- Materials and processes are analysed for their suitability and factors affecting weld ability are identified
- The work is costed and estimated in accordance with requirements
- Perform welding supervision
- Welding procedures are established and validated
- The characteristics and application of welding, cutting and gouging processes are determined
- Welders are trained and qualified in the required procedures
- Deviations from procedures are identified and appropriate actions are taken according to requirements
- The progress of the welding is monitored to confirm it meets industry and enterprise procedures
- Test results are analysed, documented and verified in accordance with the prescribed procedures
- Required action following results of test welds and analysis of previous test procedures is identified and reported
- Perform welding inspections
- Monitor QA procedures are being followed in accordance with work requirements
- Testing requirements are identified and implemented to meet the required standard
- Calibration of test equipment is verified in accordance with work requirements
- Deviations from work requirements are investigated and reported in accordance with requirements
- Testing, inspection and verification data is viewed and interpreted
- Final inspection(s) against specifications are performed in accordance with prescribed procedures
- Co-ordinate, repair and modify welding work
- Discontinuities in inspection and test data are identified in accordance with job requirements and specification
- Repairs and/or modifications are co-ordinated in accordance with requirements
- Requirements for personnel and equipment to conduct the work are identified to meet the required standard
- Retesting of repairs and/or modifications are confirmed and carried out in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards
- Complete the work