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. Plan and prepare

1.1 Work order, job specification and resources are identified and inspected for compliance

1.2 Welding standards are identified

1.3 Weld specifications are identified from work sheets and work instructions

1.4 Weld size, type, sequence and quantity of materials are identified

1.5 Welding plan is prepared

1.6 Work area is prepared, and potential hazards identified according to workplace procedures

2. Weld materials

2.1 Workplace procedures are identified and followed

2.2 Welding equipment is set and used according to operating procedures

2.3 Distortion prevention measures are identified and adjusted if required

2.4 Welding equipment is set and used according to operating procedures

2.5 Test runs are conducted according to work instruction and quality requirements

2.6 Materials are welded using MMAW process to required specifications

3. Check welds

3.1 Weld quality and specifications are confirmed by non-destructive inspection

3.2 Weld defects are identified, prepared and re-welded, and appropriate personnel notified

4. Complete job

4.1 Welds are cleaned using appropriate techniques according to work instructions

4.2 Work area is cleaned and cleared of waste according to workplace procedures

4.3 Welding equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures

4.4 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported

4.5 Work sheets are completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret work health and safety (WHS) requirements, workplace procedures, work instructions, job specifications and welding plans

interpret welding standards

identify weld inspection reports and weld quality requirements

interpret welding machine operating procedures.

Writing skills to:

complete welding plan

legibly complete work sheets and inspection reports

prepare weld rectification plan

complete faulty equipment tags.

Numeracy skills to:

identify and set machine settings

measure material from job specifications

calculate material requirements

calculate welding time.

Planning and organising skills to:

prepare work area, welding equipment and materials to job specifications

manage job outcomes and production time.

Problem-solving skills to:

identify and apply distortion prevention measures.

Technology skills to:

use welding equipment.

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.

Resourcesmust include:

manual metal arc welding equipment

materials and equipment for preventing distortion during welding, including braces, clamps, jigs and fixtures

materials for welding

materials and equipment for non-destructive testing of welds

workplace welding standards relevant to the work being performed.

Workplace procedures must include:

operating procedures of manual metal arc equipment

procedures for recording and reporting manual metal arc welding processes

WHS and environmental requirements relating to manual metal arc welding procedures.