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

DEFWDV031 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Employ thermal cutting and welding tools (non-load bearing) in an underwater environment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFWDV031 - Employ thermal cutting and welding tools (non-load bearing) in an underwater environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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 cutting and welding under water
  • Identify and analyse work task, worksite data and work object to determine task requirements
       
Element: Identify obstructions and other cutting/welding hazards to determine risk and to manage risk control measures in accordance with dive plan
       
Element: Develop work plan consistent with dive plan in accordance with organisational procedures and task requirements
       
Element: Determine underwater thermal cutting and welding task equipment requirements
       
Element: Select and undertake serviceability inspections of required thermal cutting and welding tools for the given underwater environment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
       
Element: Secure equipment for transport to and from dive site
       
Element: Operate thermal cutting and welding tools under water
  • Determine safe routes for leads and hoses to worksite in accordance with dive plan and operational safety procedures
       
Element: Determine safe work area and confirm location of other divers prior to commencing cutting/welding work tasks in accordance with work plan
       
Element: Secure thermal cutting and welding tools on self during dive
       
Element: Manage cutting and welding tool hazards in accordance with dive plan and operational safety procedures
       
Element: Use thermal equipment to cut steel plate up to 12 mm
       
Element: Disconnect and render tools safe in accordance with dive plan and operational safety procedures
  • Conduct routine operational and pre-start checks and diagnose and address warning signs in accordance with manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Shut down and/or conduct emergency shutdown drills in accordance with dive plan
       
Element: Complete underwater cutting and welding operations
  • Minimise environmental impact arising from use of thermal cutting and welding tools, and recover waste products
       
Element: Complete post-dive equipment serviceability checks in accordance with manufacturer specifications, report defects, as required, and store equipment in accordance with organisational procedures.
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Identify and analyse work task, worksite data and work object to determine task requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
Determine safe routes for leads and hoses to worksite in accordance with dive plan and operational safety procedures 
 
 
 
 
Conduct routine operational and pre-start checks and diagnose and address warning signs in accordance with manufacturer specifications 
 
Minimise environmental impact arising from use of thermal cutting and welding tools, and recover waste products 
 

Forms

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DEFWDV031 - Employ thermal cutting and welding tools (non-load bearing) in an underwater environment
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DEFWDV031 - Employ thermal cutting and welding tools (non-load bearing) in an underwater environment

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