Unit of competency Outline

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Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process

Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA435
State Code
AUD79
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
030711 - Boilermaking And Welding
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
The unit of competency requires application of the skills and knowledge of MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process, to the welding of applicable parent metal groups as specified by the Regulators during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit covers the development of competency elements required to gain approval within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) regulatory systems to weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding (MMAW) process. Individuals will be authorised to weld specific parent metal groups, as specified in CAAP 33-1(1) Aircraft manual welding: approvals and qualifications or RAAF Specification Engineering W5003 Welders - Qualification for Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion welding.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to perform repair or fabricate component using MMAW process
  • 1.1 The materials or component to be welded and the applicable parent metal group are identified in accordance with applicable data
  • 1.2 Welding equipment is inspected for serviceability and correctly set up in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 1.3 Component (or materials) is prepared for welding
2. Manual metal arc weld component
  • 2.1 Welds are performed to the required standard in accordance with the applicable repair scheme or drawing while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Completed welds are inspected for defects and any defects are rectified
3. Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Required documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC008 MEA435A Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG50 MEASTR0025 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process Unit of competency