Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform soft soldering applications of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, using straightforward techniques, where heat damage to components or finish of soldered joint is not critical.
Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 2
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, sketches, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Undertake soft soldering | 2.1 | Assemble tools, equipment and consumables appropriate to the task and prepare for use |
2.2 | Prepare, arrange and check materials to be soldered to ensure solder joint meets specifications, as required | ||
2.3 | Use correct techniques to apply soft solder according to SOPs | ||
2.4 | Clean and check solder joint for compliance to specifications and rectify any identified faults | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different 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. | |
Preparation includes one (1) or more of the following: | cleaning deburring twisting of conductors fluxing |
Materials include one (1) or more of the following: | ferrous non-ferrous |
Tools include one (1) or more of the following: | all types of soldering irons direct flame other heating devices |
Competency Field
Fabrication