AURVTW109 — Carry out basic gas metal arc welding

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What an assessment for AURVTW109 must cover

26 assessable components: 3 elements (10 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to carry out basic GMAW welding

1.1Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
1.2Obtain and interpret welding information
1.3Identify hazards associated with the work, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies and procedures
1.4Identify tools and equipment required for welding and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures

2 Weld component using GMAW

2.1Set up welding equipment according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
2.2Carry out welding according to workplace procedures
2.3Inspect welded component for conformity with job requirements

3 Complete work processes

3.1Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm component is ready for use
3.2Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
3.3Complete documentation according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

carry out gas metal arc welding (GMAW), including: three butt welds, 150 mm long
three fillet welds, 150 mm long
three steel exhaust pipe butt welds

Knowledge evidence

methods to locate and interpret information required to carry out gas metal arc welding on components, including: manufacturer specifications and procedures or equivalent documentation; Australian Standard 1554
workplace procedures required to carry out gas metal arc welding on components including: preparing and operating welding equipment; non-destructive testing of completed welds; establishing the serviceability of tools and equipment; documentation procedures; housekeeping procedures, including: examination of tools and equipment; storage of equipment; identification, tagging and isolation of faulty equipment; disposal of excess materials; recycling procedures
workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to carrying out basic GMAW, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with GMAW equipment, including approved welding helmet; using specialist welding tools and equipment; using protective screens and fume extraction system; manually handling components and GMAW equipment; identifying and controlling hazards, including: arc eye and exposure to ultraviolet light; molten metal spatter and fire danger
environmental requirements relating to carrying out basic GMAW, including procedures for: trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials
GMAW principles, including: process of using an electric arc to melt and join metal; basic construction and operation of welding gun and wire feed unit; types and application of welding wire and shielding gases; properties and characteristics of metals to be welded
types of welds, including: butt welds; fillet welds; tee joints; corner joints
procedures for protecting vehicle electronics during welding
GMAW procedures, including: component cleaning and preparation; welder current and voltage settings, gas flow rates, wire diameters and wire feed speed; wire stick out distance, gun angle between the work pieces and travel angle; weld testing procedures, including non-destructive testing; post-weld inspection procedures, including, weld defects.

Foundation skills

Learning: Locates required sources of information efficiently.
Oral communication: Clarifies instructions and job requirements.
Numeracy: Measures components to check conformity with job requirements; Interprets gauges and units of pressure.
Planning and organising: Plans own work requirements; Prioritises actions to achieve required outcomes; Ensures tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
Technology: Uses GMAW equipment.

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