Assessor Resource
MEM05044
Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare and produce welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) on a range of materials.
Butt and fillet welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions would be applied to meet AS 1210-2010 Pressure vessels, AS 4041-2006 (R2016) Pressure piping, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) IX or equivalent. The unit, together with unit MEM05026 Apply welding principles, may satisfy the requirements of AS 1796-2001 (R2016) Certification of welders and welding supervisors, Certificate 7.
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.
Band: B
Unit Weight: 6
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