VU23982 - Perform basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting

Unit code: VU23982 | Study level: TAFE
20
Footscray Nicholson
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Overview

This unit specifies the performance evidence, skills and knowledge required to use oxy-acetylene equipment to make welds and cuts, and to rectify any defects and distortions as part of plumbing tasks. This unit applies to plumbing pre-apprentices who under close supervision and guidance, develop a defined and limited range of skills and knowledge in preparing them for entering the working environment within the plumbing industry. They use little judgement and follow instructions specified by the supervisor. On entering the industry, it is intended that further training will be required for this specific skill to ensure trade level standard for a registered plumber.

Assessment

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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:

  • safely set up for oxy-acetylene welding
  • perform three oxy-acetylene welding for three different tasks.
  • safely set up for oxy-acetylene cutting
  • perform oxy-acetylene cutting for three different tasks.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • purpose and function of oxy-acetylene tools and equipment cutting in the plumbing industry
  • types of specifications and plans used for plumbing pipe systems fabrication
  • terminology associated with oxy-acetylene welding and cutting
  • methods of performing basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting
  • workplace safety requirements and legislation, including personal protective equipment used when performing basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting
  • tools, equipment, materials and techniques used for performing basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting
  • Australian standards, plumbing/building codes, legislation and regulations relevant to basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting in the plumbing industry
  • quality assurance requirements and procedures related to basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting
  • sustainability principles and requirements related to basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting in the plumbing industry.

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.

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