Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AUMGTW001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AUMGTW001 - Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging operations.It applies to those in the automotive industry and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Manufacturing - Bus, Truck and Trailer
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for work
  • Job requirements and welding information are identified from work instructions
  • Welding equipment and resources are identified, selected and inspected
  • Size, type and quantity of materials and components are obtained and inspected for compliance
  • Work areas and welding are planned according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Perform basic welding
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified according to workplace procedures
  • Weld equipment is set up to suit job requirements and workplace procedures
  • Welding methods are selected to suit job requirements
  • Welding is carried out according to workplace standards and without causing damage to property, vehicle or components
       
Element: Perform basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging work
  • Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging equipment is set up to suit job requirements and workplace procedures
  • Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging equipment is selected to suit job requirements
  • Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging are carried out according to workplace standards and without causing damage to property, vehicle or components
       
Element: Complete work processes
  • Work is completed and checked against job specifications
  • Materials that can be reused are collected and stored
  • Waste and scrap materials are removed according to workplace procedures
  • Work area is cleaned and equipment is maintained
  • Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Prepare for work

1.1 Job requirements and welding information are identified from work instructions

1.2 Welding equipment and resources are identified, selected and inspected

1.3 Size, type and quantity of materials and components are obtained and inspected for compliance

1.4 Work areas and welding are planned according to workplace procedures

2. Perform basic welding

2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified according to workplace procedures

2.2 Weld equipment is set up to suit job requirements and workplace procedures

2.3 Welding methods are selected to suit job requirements

2.4 Welding is carried out according to workplace standards and without causing damage to property, vehicle or components

3. Perform basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging work

3.1 Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging equipment is set up to suit job requirements and workplace procedures

3.2 Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging equipment is selected to suit job requirements

3.3 Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging are carried out according to workplace standards and without causing damage to property, vehicle or components

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Work is completed and checked against job specifications

4.2 Materials that can be reused are collected and stored

4.3 Waste and scrap materials are removed according to workplace procedures

4.4 Work area is cleaned and equipment is maintained

4.5 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Prepare for work

1.1 Job requirements and welding information are identified from work instructions

1.2 Welding equipment and resources are identified, selected and inspected

1.3 Size, type and quantity of materials and components are obtained and inspected for compliance

1.4 Work areas and welding are planned according to workplace procedures

2. Perform basic welding

2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified according to workplace procedures

2.2 Weld equipment is set up to suit job requirements and workplace procedures

2.3 Welding methods are selected to suit job requirements

2.4 Welding is carried out according to workplace standards and without causing damage to property, vehicle or components

3. Perform basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging work

3.1 Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging equipment is set up to suit job requirements and workplace procedures

3.2 Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging equipment is selected to suit job requirements

3.3 Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging are carried out according to workplace standards and without causing damage to property, vehicle or components

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Work is completed and checked against job specifications

4.2 Materials that can be reused are collected and stored

4.3 Waste and scrap materials are removed according to workplace procedures

4.4 Work area is cleaned and equipment is maintained

4.5 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Welding equipment must include:

gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

manual metal arc welding (MMAW)

oxy-acetylene plant and equipment

thermal cutting, heating and gouging equipment.

Workplace proceduresmust include:

procedures for recording and reporting welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging processes

WHS and environmental requirements relating to welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging equipment operating procedures.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job requirements and welding information are identified from work instructions 
Welding equipment and resources are identified, selected and inspected 
Size, type and quantity of materials and components are obtained and inspected for compliance 
Work areas and welding are planned according to workplace procedures 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified according to workplace procedures 
Weld equipment is set up to suit job requirements and workplace procedures 
Welding methods are selected to suit job requirements 
Welding is carried out according to workplace standards and without causing damage to property, vehicle or components 
Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging equipment is set up to suit job requirements and workplace procedures 
Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging equipment is selected to suit job requirements 
Basic thermal cutting, heating and gouging are carried out according to workplace standards and without causing damage to property, vehicle or components 
Work is completed and checked against job specifications 
Materials that can be reused are collected and stored 
Waste and scrap materials are removed according to workplace procedures 
Work area is cleaned and equipment is maintained 
Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AUMGTW001 - Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging
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Assessment Record Sheet

AUMGTW001 - Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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