CPCPCM2052 - Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* using oxy-acetylene welding equipment to weld the following:
* a flat butt weld up to 6 mm mild steel plate, 150 mm long
* a vertical butt weld up to 6 mm mild steel plate, 150 mm long
* a rotated butt weld around up to DN100 mild steel pipe located in a horizontal position and rotated during welding.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* the dangers associated with oxy-acetylene welding in the fabrication and installation of plumbing systems
* the properties of materials and the effect of heat on properties of metal
* the set-up and operating principles of oxy-acetylene welding equipment
* types of gases used for welding mild steel
* hot work permit
* uses and characteristics of mild steel in the plumbing and services industry
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used to weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for welding mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment.