This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine welding requirements, prepare materials and carry out routine welding of either mild steel or aluminium using a forge. Welding in this unit is not required to meet the AS/NZS 1554 General Purpose Standard.

The unit applies to individuals who perform welding relevant to farriery services across different equine industry sectors.

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

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Observation Checklist

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Interpret instructions to determine task and time requirements
Identify welding or bending requirements from specifications
Identify locations of welds according to specifications
Calculate the amount of metal required for bending or welding
Clean and prepare materials using tools and techniques appropriate for task
Identify, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
Select fuel and prepare tools to manage the fuel source
Set up forge according to workplace procedures
Manage the fire to maintain its effectiveness as a forge
Identify the correct forge heat for particular operations
Assess and control risks relating to preparing and managing fire for welding according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
Apply and control heat to the material to be forged
Carry out farriery welding tasks using welds and tools appropriate for task
Extinguish the forge fire safely and complete clean-up procedures
Dispose of waste material safely according to workplace procedures

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