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Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding

Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBWELD302E
State Code
ODB04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to weld polyethylene (commonly referred to as PE) plastic pipes using electrofusion, both in the field and under factory conditions. This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to a process that applies similar techniques to the applied science covered in PMBWELD301E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding, where the weld is achieved at the weld interface through polymer diffusion-mixing.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify compatibility of commercial electrofusion control systems
  • 1.1 Identify electrofusion welding control unit type and operating data from job specifications
  • 1.2 Identify compatibility of polyethylene pipe material and dimension with electrofusion fittings requirements from job specifications
  • 1.3 Identify compatibility of control unit with electrofusion fitting control requirements from job specifications
2. Maintain and adjust electrofusion control unit equipment
  • 2.1 Set up electrofusion welding equipment and work area to suit job requirements
  • 2.2 Ensure safety equipment is available and operational for requirements
  • 2.3 Inspect equipment, and report on and rectify non-conforming equipment
  • 2.4 Check operation of equipment using equipment readings and specifications
3. Perform electrofusion welding operations
  • 3.1 Prepare pipe and fitting according to specification
  • 3.2 Perform heating, welding and cooling phases using calculated electrofusion welding parameters
  • 3.3 Monitor and accurately record achieved electrofusion welding parameters for each joint according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Clean-up and maintain equipment following completion of welding according to equipment instructions
  • 3.5 Clean-up work area, and apply waste management strategies to dispose of scrap materials according to workplace procedures
4. Visually inspect completed electrofusion joints
  • 4.1 Identify quality standards for visible characteristics of electrofusion joints from job specifications
  • 4.2 Visually assess joints against job requirements and report results, including non-conforming results
  • 4.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH83 PMBWELD302 Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines Unit of competency