MEM05018 - Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process

Unit code: MEM05018 | Study level: TAFE

Nominal hours

Location

Sunshine

Prerequisites

MEM05007 - Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

MEM05017 - Weld using gas metal arc welding process

MEM05050 - Perform routine gas metal arc welding

MEM05051 - Select welding processes

MEM05052 - Apply safe welding practices

MEM09002 - Interpret technical drawing

MEM11011 - Undertake manual handling

MEM12023 - Perform engineering measurements

MEM12024 - Perform computations

MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

MEM14006 - Plan work activities

MEM16006 - Organise and communicate information

MEM18001 - Use hand tools

MEM18002 - Use power tools/hand held operations

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)

Overview

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out advanced welding using gas metal arc welding (GMAW).

Welds are associated with a range of structural sections and/or plate and/or pipe for general fabrication using ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Weld quality would typically conform to AS 1554 Structural Purpose or equivalent.

Where advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping is required unit MEM05008 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping should also be selected.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including 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:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices;
identifying and interpreting specifications from drawings, sketches and verbal or written job instructions for performing advanced welding using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process to AS 1554 Structural Purpose;
selecting appropriate weld and joint preparation methods;
consistently weld materials to AS 1554 Structural Purpose or equivalent using AC or DC welding machines and electrodes while preventing distortion;
rectifying any defects, and;
completing and maintaining weld records related to GMAW Structural Purpose onto standard workplace forms.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

safe welding practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE);
in-depth knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a wide range of materials;
requirements to conform to AS 1554 Structural Purpose or equivalent;
weld procedures and requirements;
different welder identification systems, including numbering, bar coding, paint coding and letter stamps, and;
causes of weld defects and methods of rectification.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.