• MEM05006B - Perform brazing and/or silver soldering

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

MEM05006B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM05006B - Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
Description This unit covers performing brazing and silver soldering including the preparation of materials and equipment and the inspection of the completed work.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to silver soldering and brazing using all grades of silver solder and braze. It also includes soldering of copper and refrigeration work. Work includes the preparation of materials and equipment and the inspection of the completed work. Work is undertaken in a production or maintenance environment using predetermined standards of quality, safety and work procedures.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Fabrication
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 materials and equipment
  • Job requirements are determined from specifications and/ or instructions.
  • Materials are correctly prepared using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Materials are correctly assembled/aligned to meet specifications as required.
  • Distortion prevention measures are identified and appropriate action is taken as required.
  • Heating equipment is assembled and set up safely and correctly in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Correct and appropriate consumables are selected and prepared.
  • Test run is undertaken and verified as required.
       
Element: Braze and/or silver solder
  • The correct process is selected to meet specifications.
  • Materials are preheated as required.
  • Consumables are applied using correct techniques.
  • Jointing material is applied correctly and in appropriate quantities to meet job/specifications.
  • Material temperature is annealed using correct and appropriate techniques.
       
Element: Inspect joints
  • Excess jointing materials are removed using correct and appropriate techniques.
  • Inspection of joints is undertaken to standard operating procedures.
  • Inspection results are reported/recorded using standard operating procedures as required.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform brazing and silver soldering.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, i.e. the candidate is not in productive work, then appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with brazing and/or silver soldering or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment


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.

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

preparing materials

performing brazing/silver soldering

undertaking visual inspection

reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures

following oral instructions

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

the reasons for selecting specific methods of assembly/alignment

the procedures for minimising distortion of the materials being brazed/silver soldered

the procedures for assembling and setting up the specific heating equipment

the reasons for selecting specific heating equipment

the reasons for selecting specific consumables

conducting test runs

typical applications of brazing and silver soldering processes

the procedures and precautions for preheating the materials to be joined

the effects of the use of inappropriate techniques on the performance of the jointed materials

the effect of inappropriate quantities of jointing material on the performance of the jointed materials

the procedures for normalising the temperature of jointed materials

the consequences of using inappropriate techniques to normalise the temperature of the joint

the procedures for removing excess jointing material

the procedures for inspecting brazed/silver soldered joints

use and application of personal protective equipment for silver soldering and brazing

safe work practices and procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Materials

Ferrous and non-ferrous

Heating

Oxy acetylene and fuel gas, cylinders, connections, hoses, tips and nozzles

Consumables

Fluxes (resin or powder), all types of silver solder and brazing grades, etc.

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 specifications and/ or instructions. 
Materials are correctly prepared using appropriate tools and techniques. 
Materials are correctly assembled/aligned to meet specifications as required. 
Distortion prevention measures are identified and appropriate action is taken as required. 
Heating equipment is assembled and set up safely and correctly in accordance with standard operating procedures. 
Correct and appropriate consumables are selected and prepared. 
Test run is undertaken and verified as required. 
The correct process is selected to meet specifications. 
Materials are preheated as required. 
Consumables are applied using correct techniques. 
Jointing material is applied correctly and in appropriate quantities to meet job/specifications. 
Material temperature is annealed using correct and appropriate techniques. 
Excess jointing materials are removed using correct and appropriate techniques. 
Inspection of joints is undertaken to standard operating procedures. 
Inspection results are reported/recorded using standard operating procedures as required. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM05006B - Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
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