Unit of competency Outline
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Apply safe welding practices
Apply safe welding practices
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM05052
MEM05052
State Code
OAW69
OAW69
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify risks associated with welding operations that would typically conform to AS 1554 General Purpose and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent on all commonly used metals and the implementation of techniques used to reduce or eliminate welding hazards.This unit can only be selected in conjunction with one or more of the following units:MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding processMEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding processMEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding processMEM05093 Weld using submerged arc welding processMEM05096 Weld using flux core arc welding processMEM05097 Weld using oxy fuel gas welding processBand: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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, job sheets or work instructions
2. Identify risks associated with welding
- 2.1 Obtain and interpret work-related safety information
- 2.2 Identify pollutants formed by welding processes
- 2.3 Identify occupational diseases and injuries that are associated with welding
- 2.4 Identify factors associated with increased risk
- 2.5 Identify exposure levels for pollutants
- 2.6 Identify risks and potential health effects associated with specific metals and gases in welding
- 2.7 Identify other hazards of welding
3. Reduce risks associated with welding
- 3.1 Use manual handling techniques
- 3.2 Implement procedures to control hazards and workplace safety procedures
- 3.3 Report workplace safety non-compliances in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5328 | MEM05052A | Apply safe welding practices | Unit of competency |