- MEM05047B - Weld using flux core arc welding process
Assessor Resource
MEM05047B
Weld using flux core arc welding process
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Welds are associated with heavy or light fabrication. Fillet and butt welds in all positions would typically be performed on a range of materials that may include carbon steel or stainless steel etc.
Welding procedures and the skills are applied to a range of fabrication activities.
As a guide, welds produced to the standard of this unit would typically conform to Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent.
Where thermal processes, hand and/or power tools are required, the appropriate specialisation units should be accessed.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
This unit covers preparing materials, selecting and setting up the welding equipment, carrying out flux core arc welding (FCAW) and inspecting for and correcting defects.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
Path 1
MEM05050B
Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A
Select welding processes
MEM05052A
Apply safe welding practices
MEM12023A
Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C
Use hand tools
MEM18002B
Use power tools/hand held operations
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
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.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials, select and set up the welding equipment, carry out FCAW welding and inspect for and correcting defects. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with welding using flux core arc welding process (FCAW) or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit. |
Method of assessment | Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Submission Requirements
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: identifying and interpreting appropriate standard e.g. Australian Standard 1554 General Purpose, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent depositing welds in accordance with appropriate standards following specifications and drawings using appropriate tools and techniques to prepare material for welding undertaking distortion prevention and rectification cleaning the welded joint using appropriate tools and techniques removing weld defects to achieve a minimum amount of sound metal with the defect. reading and interpreting information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures and drawings recording routine information related to FCAW onto proformas and standard workplace forms following oral instructions using measurement skills relating to joint preparation and FCAW |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: types of gases and their uses the relationships between amperage/wire feed, voltage, gas flow, electrode, contact tip and material material preparation polarity electrode stickout joint preparations electrode classification causes of distortion for materials within the scope of this unit safe welding practices use and application of personal protective equipment for FCAW hazards and control measures associated with welding, including housekeeping |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Materials | Carbon steel or stainless steel |
Prepared | Preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc. |
Consumables | Gas or gasless wire, a range of gases |
Equipment | Semi-automatic machines |
Distortion prevention | Measures include preheating, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps, etc. |
Rectified | Using oxy acetylene air arc equipment and grinding devices |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Weld requirements are identified from specifications and/or drawings. | |||
Materials are correctly prepared. | |||
Materials are assembled/aligned to specification where required. | |||
Welding machine settings accessories and consumables are identified. | |||
Welding equipment is assembled and set up. | |||
Appropriate distortion prevention measures are selected. | |||
Distortion is rectified. | |||
Weld deposit is to specification. | |||
Joints are cleaned to specifications. | |||
Defects are removed with minimum loss of sound metal using correct and appropriate techniques and tools. | |||
Weld joints are visually inspected for conformance to specifications. | |||
Weld records are completed correctly. |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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