DEFWDV031 — Employ thermal cutting and welding tools (non-load bearing) in an underwater environment

1 Prepare for cutting and welding under water

• 1.1Identify and analyse work task, worksite data and work object to determine task requirements
• 1.2Identify obstructions and other cutting/welding hazards to determine risk and to manage risk control measures in accordance with dive plan
• 1.3Develop work plan consistent with dive plan in accordance with organisational procedures and task requirements
• 1.4Determine underwater thermal cutting and welding task equipment requirements
• 1.5Select and undertake serviceability inspections of required thermal cutting and welding tools for the given underwater environment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
• 1.6Secure equipment for transport to and from dive site

2 Operate thermal cutting and welding tools under water

• 2.1Determine safe routes for leads and hoses to worksite in accordance with dive plan and operational safety procedures
• 2.2Determine safe work area and confirm location of other divers prior to commencing cutting/welding work tasks in accordance with work plan
• 2.3Secure thermal cutting and welding tools on self during dive
• 2.4Manage cutting and welding tool hazards in accordance with dive plan and operational safety procedures
• 2.5Use thermal equipment to cut steel plate up to 12 mm
• 2.6Disconnect and render tools safe in accordance with dive plan and operational safety procedures

3 Operate generator

• 3.1Conduct routine operational and pre-start checks and diagnose and address warning signs in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• 3.2Shut down and/or conduct emergency shutdown drills in accordance with dive plan

4 Complete underwater cutting and welding operations

• 4.1Minimise environmental impact arising from use of thermal cutting and welding tools, and recover waste products
• 4.2Complete post-dive equipment serviceability checks in accordance with manufacturer specifications, report defects, as required, and store equipment in accordance with organisational procedures.

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