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

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret sketches and drawings

interpret safety data sheets (SDS)

identify WHS signs and symbols in the workplace

interpret workplace procedures; job instructions; and welding, cutting and heating plan.

Writing skills to:

complete basic welding, heating and cutting job cards

complete faulty equipment tags.

Numeracy skills to:

identify and set gas working pressures

set machine settings

measure materials to specifications.

Digital literacy skills to:

use basic electronic welding and thermal cutting equipment.

Planning and organising skills to:

plan and prepare equipment, work area and materials to job specifications.

Problem-solving skills to:

identify workplace hazards.

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.