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 Weld specifications are identified and confirmed from job sheets, welding standards and work instructions

1.2 Welding safety equipment and welder are identified, obtained and inspected for faults and correct operation

1.3 Resources and work areas are prepared and potential hazards identified

2. Weld materials

2.1 Workplace procedures are identified and followed

2.2 GMAW equipment is prepared, adjusted and used according to manufacturer operating procedures

2.3 Weld test runs are conducted according to work plan, weld specifications and quality requirements

2.4 Materials are welded using GMAW process to specifications

3. Check welds

3.1 Welds are cleaned using appropriate techniques according to work instruction

3.2 Weld quality and specifications are checked and confirmed by non-destructive testing

3.3 Weld defects are identified and prepared for re-welding, and appropriate personnel are notified

4. Complete job

4.1 Work areas are cleaned and cleared of waste materials according to workplace procedures

4.2 GMAW equipment is cleaned, maintained, inspected and stored according to workplace procedures

4.3 Faulty welding equipment is identified, tagged and reported

4.4 Work sheets are completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Learning skills to:

locate, evaluate and organise information.

Reading skills to:

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

identify weld inspection reports and weld quality requirements

interpret welding standards

interpret job specifications

interpret equipment safe operating procedures.

Writing skills to:

complete welding plans

legibly complete work sheets and inspection reports

prepare weld rectification plans

complete faulty equipment tags.

Numeracy skills to:

identify and set machine settings

measure materials from job specifications.

Digital literacy skills to:

identify, set and operate welding equipment.

Planning and organising skills to:

prepare work area, welding equipment, materials and job specifications

manage job outcomes and production time.

Problem-solving skills to:

identify and apply distortion prevention measures.

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.

Resources must include:

materials for welding

welding equipment, including:

GMAW

GMAW wire

shielding gas

tips, liners and nozzles

welding face shield

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

materials and equipment for non-destructive testing of welds

workplace welding standards and WHS requirements relevant to the work being performed.

Workplace procedures must include:

operating procedures of GMAW equipment

procedures for recording and reporting GMAW processes

WHS and environmental requirements relating to GMAW procedures.