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AURVTW005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out spot welding

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AURVTW005 - Carry out spot welding
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out spot welding to replace structural and non-structural vehicle body sections according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency procedures. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using spot welding equipment, adjusting spot welder, operating spot welder, selecting and using suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), inspecting and testing weld quality, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vehicle spot welds that they have carried out, e.g. work orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

OEM or authorised agency repair guidelines

PPE required for spot welding

spot welder that meets current industry standard

spot welding consumables

materials requiring spot welding

vehicle body sections or components that require the spot welding specified in the performance evidence

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for carrying out spot welding.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Vehicle Body
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 spot welding
  • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • Welding information is accessed and interpreted
  • Materials for repairs and replacements are selected and inspected for quality
  • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
  • Work area is prepared and work is planned to conduct and test spot welds, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
       
Element: Carry out spot welding activities
  • Surfaces are prepared for spot welding and anti-corrosion coatings are applied prior to spot welding
  • Welding equipment is set up and adjusted for specific welding job requirement following OEM or authorised agency repair guidelines
  • Sample spot welds are performed and destructive tested
  • Welding is carried out using welding equipment according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
  • Spot welding is completed without causing damage to components or systems
  • Completed spot welds are inspected for quality, and identified faults are rectified as required according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete work processes
  • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
  • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
  • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
  • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Prepare for spot welding
  • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • Welding information is accessed and interpreted
  • Materials for repairs and replacements are selected and inspected for quality
  • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
  • Work area is prepared and work is planned to conduct and test spot welds, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
       
Element: Carry out spot welding activities
  • Surfaces are prepared for spot welding and anti-corrosion coatings are applied prior to spot welding
  • Welding equipment is set up and adjusted for specific welding job requirement following OEM or authorised agency repair guidelines
  • Sample spot welds are performed and destructive tested
  • Welding is carried out using welding equipment according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
  • Spot welding is completed without causing damage to components or systems
  • Completed spot welds are inspected for quality, and identified faults are rectified as required according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete work processes
  • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
  • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
  • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
  • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
       


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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare for spot welding

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Welding information is accessed and interpreted

1.3 Materials for repairs and replacements are selected and inspected for quality

1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.5 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability

1.6 Work area is prepared and work is planned to conduct and test spot welds, minimise waste, and use time efficiently

2. Carry out spot welding activities

2.1 Surfaces are prepared for spot welding and anti-corrosion coatings are applied prior to spot welding

2.2 Welding equipment is set up and adjusted for specific welding job requirement following OEM or authorised agency repair guidelines

2.3 Sample spot welds are performed and destructive tested

2.4 Welding is carried out using welding equipment according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements

2.5 Spot welding is completed without causing damage to components or systems

2.6 Completed spot welds are inspected for quality, and identified faults are rectified as required according to workplace procedures

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use

3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored

3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures

3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

carry out spot welding to three different structural and non-structural vehicle body sections that include 50 spot welds to each

undertake above work according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency procedures, and cover different spot weld locations and spot weld sizes.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS), and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to carrying out spot welding, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) for spot welding, including safety glasses

using specialist welding tools and equipment

using protective screens

manually handling vehicle components and welding equipment

identifying and controlling hazards

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials

OEM or authorised agency repair guidelines and quality requirements

types of metals that can be spot welded

types and operation of spot welding equipment covering:

set up

operation

methods and techniques for spot welding, including spot welding principles:

squeeze time

weld time

hold time

procedures for destructive testing of spot welds

types of spot weld defects, including:

shunting

splashing

insufficient heat

procedures for final inspection of welding work.

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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare for spot welding

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Welding information is accessed and interpreted

1.3 Materials for repairs and replacements are selected and inspected for quality

1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.5 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability

1.6 Work area is prepared and work is planned to conduct and test spot welds, minimise waste, and use time efficiently

2. Carry out spot welding activities

2.1 Surfaces are prepared for spot welding and anti-corrosion coatings are applied prior to spot welding

2.2 Welding equipment is set up and adjusted for specific welding job requirement following OEM or authorised agency repair guidelines

2.3 Sample spot welds are performed and destructive tested

2.4 Welding is carried out using welding equipment according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements

2.5 Spot welding is completed without causing damage to components or systems

2.6 Completed spot welds are inspected for quality, and identified faults are rectified as required according to workplace procedures

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use

3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored

3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures

3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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 information must include:

OEM or authorised agency repair guidelines

workplace procedures.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS), and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

selecting and using PPE for spot welding, including safety glasses

using specialist welding tools and equipment

using protective screens

manually handling vehicle components and welding equipment

identifying and controlling hazards

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.

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 are determined from workplace instructions 
Welding information is accessed and interpreted 
Materials for repairs and replacements are selected and inspected for quality 
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 
Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability 
Work area is prepared and work is planned to conduct and test spot welds, minimise waste, and use time efficiently 
Surfaces are prepared for spot welding and anti-corrosion coatings are applied prior to spot welding 
Welding equipment is set up and adjusted for specific welding job requirement following OEM or authorised agency repair guidelines 
Sample spot welds are performed and destructive tested 
Welding is carried out using welding equipment according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements 
Spot welding is completed without causing damage to components or systems 
Completed spot welds are inspected for quality, and identified faults are rectified as required according to workplace procedures 
Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use 
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 
Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 
Welding information is accessed and interpreted 
Materials for repairs and replacements are selected and inspected for quality 
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 
Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability 
Work area is prepared and work is planned to conduct and test spot welds, minimise waste, and use time efficiently 
Surfaces are prepared for spot welding and anti-corrosion coatings are applied prior to spot welding 
Welding equipment is set up and adjusted for specific welding job requirement following OEM or authorised agency repair guidelines 
Sample spot welds are performed and destructive tested 
Welding is carried out using welding equipment according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements 
Spot welding is completed without causing damage to components or systems 
Completed spot welds are inspected for quality, and identified faults are rectified as required according to workplace procedures 
Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use 
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 
Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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