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AURVTW010
Set up and use welding equipment

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes required to set up and use welding equipment to weld a range of materials. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; select and set up the correct welding equipment; weld using different welding techniques; and maintain the work area, tools and equipment.

It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry.

The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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. Prepare to set up and use welding equipment

1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted

1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and welding equipment, tools and materials needed to complete the task are determined

1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for use of welding equipment and associated materials are sourced and interpreted

1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

2. Set up welding equipment and materials

2.1 Identified welding equipment, tools and materials are sourced and checked according to manufacturer specifications, workplace proceduresand safety requirements

2.2 Welding equipment is set up according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

2.3 Materials to be welded are identified and sourced

3. Use welding equipment

3.1 Welding equipment and materials set up for the task are checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.2 Welding method and precautions outlined in the task instruction are interpreted and followed

3.3 Welding task and demonstration are carried out correctly according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is completed according to task instruction and workplace standards

4.2 Welding equipment and tools are checked and stored in a condition ready for use according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary

4.3 Problems with welding equipment or tools are reported according to workplace procedures

4.4 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

4.5 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Prepare to set up and use welding equipment

1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted

1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and welding equipment, tools and materials needed to complete the task are determined

1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for use of welding equipment and associated materials are sourced and interpreted

1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

2. Set up welding equipment and materials

2.1 Identified welding equipment, tools and materials are sourced and checked according to manufacturer specifications, workplace proceduresand safety requirements

2.2 Welding equipment is set up according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

2.3 Materials to be welded are identified and sourced

3. Use welding equipment

3.1 Welding equipment and materials set up for the task are checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.2 Welding method and precautions outlined in the task instruction are interpreted and followed

3.3 Welding task and demonstration are carried out correctly according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is completed according to task instruction and workplace standards

4.2 Welding equipment and tools are checked and stored in a condition ready for use according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary

4.3 Problems with welding equipment or tools are reported according to workplace procedures

4.4 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

4.5 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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.

Safety and environmental requirementsmust include:

information about key aspects of work health and safety (WHS), occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements, including:

use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and welding helmets, ear protections and safety footwear

use of fume extraction system and welding bay

disposal of welding material and wastes.

Welding equipment, tools and materials must include:

one of the following welders:

metal arc welder

gas metal arc (MIG) welder

welding bay, curtains and fume extraction

fluxes, gases, welding rods and wire.

Setting up welding equipment must include:

checking for leaks from gas bottles

checking and adjusting gas pressures

checking gas plant earth straps and clamps.

Welding task and demonstration must include:

producing the following types of welds:

butt weld

lap weld

bead run

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted 
Task instruction is interpreted and welding equipment, tools and materials needed to complete the task are determined 
Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for use of welding equipment and associated materials are sourced and interpreted 
Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 
Identified welding equipment, tools and materials are sourced and checked according to manufacturer specifications, workplace proceduresand safety requirements 
Welding equipment is set up according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Materials to be welded are identified and sourced 
Welding equipment and materials set up for the task are checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Welding method and precautions outlined in the task instruction are interpreted and followed 
Welding task and demonstration are carried out correctly according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Final inspection is made to ensure work is completed according to task instruction and workplace standards 
Welding equipment and tools are checked and stored in a condition ready for use according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary 
Problems with welding equipment or tools are reported according to workplace procedures 
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 

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