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Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel

Carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations on a coastal vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB008
State Code
WH801
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining tasks.This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Carry out basic welding tasks
  • 1.1 Requirements for welding tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions
  • 1.2 Parts are prepared for welding according to established practice
  • 1.3 Parts are welded according to established practice and work requirements
  • 1.4 Weld defects are identified and appropriate action is taken according to established practice and standard operating procedures
  • 1.5 Flame gouging methods are used to remove plate and weld material according to established practice and standard operating procedures
  • 1.6 Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality
2 Carry out basic brazing tasks
  • 2.1 Requirements for brazing tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions
  • 2.2 Parts are prepared for brazing according to established practice and work requirements
  • 2.3 Brazing equipment is prepared for brazing operations according to established procedures
  • 2.4 Parts are brazed using established procedures
  • 2.5 Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality
3 Carry out basic cutting tasks
  • 3.1 Instructions are reviewed, and required size and shape of cut work is correctly identified and interpreted
  • 3.2 Work is correctly marked out in preparation for cutting according to established practice and standard operating procedures
  • 3.3 Thermal cutting plant and equipment is set up according to established procedures
  • 3.4 Steel plate and/or rolled sections are cut to shape and size according to established practice and standard operating procedures
  • 3.5 Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality according to standard operating procedures
4 Carry out basic machining tasks
  • 4.1 Requirements for basic machining tasks are correctly interpreted from work instructions according to standard operating procedures
  • 4.2 Work is correctly marked out in preparation for basic machining according to established practice and standard operating procedures
  • 4.3 Machine is set up according to established procedures
  • 4.4 Machining is carried out according to established procedures
  • 4.5 Finished work is checked against work instructions for accuracy and quality according to standard operating procedures
5 Follow safety and hazard control procedures
  • 5.1 Required safety precautions and regulations are followed when carrying out basic welding
  • 5.2 Operational hazards are identified and action is taken to eliminate, or where elimination is not possible to minimise, risk to personnel
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