Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to carry out basic GMAW welding
- Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
- PPE is chosen and prepared according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
- Component and materials to be welded are cleaned and prepared according to workplace and safety requirements
- Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- Welding tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
- Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
- Weld component using GMAW
- Welding equipment is set up according to workplace procedures
- Welding is carried out using appropriate techniques according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, systems or equipment
- Welded component is checked to ensure conformity with job requirements
- Complete work processes
- Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
- Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
- Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
- Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
- Prepare to carry out basic GMAW welding
- Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
- PPE is chosen and prepared according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
- Component and materials to be welded are cleaned and prepared according to workplace and safety requirements
- Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- Welding tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
- Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
- Weld component using GMAW
- Welding equipment is set up according to workplace procedures
- Welding is carried out using appropriate techniques according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, systems or equipment
- Welded component is checked to ensure conformity with job requirements
- Complete work processes
- Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
- Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
- Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
- Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures