Unit of competency Outline
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Carry out soft soldering techniques
Carry out soft soldering techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
AURV223808A
AURV223808A
State Code
W9846
W9846
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/05/2011
Field of Education
030511 - Panel Beating
Original Release Date
27/05/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to required carry out soft soldering processes, including the preparation of materials and equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including job sheets, quality and quantity of materials.
- 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- 1.3. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.
- 1.4. Materials for repairs and replacements are selected and inspected for quality.
- 1.5. Correct hand, power tools and safety equipment are selected for safe use.
- 1.6. Products are determined to minimise waste materials.
- 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency whilst completing the job.
2. Prepare components, tools and equipment for soft soldering
- 2.1. Preparing components, tools and equipment for soft soldering is completed without causing damage to any vehicle or component.
- 2.2. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from appropriate manufacture specifications.
- 2.3. Materials/components to be joined are cleaned and appropriate flux added.
- 2.4. Soldering equipment is prepared/cleaned and appropriate flux added.
- 2.5. All preparation activities are carried out according to a standard that meets industry regulations/guidelines, occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, statutory legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
3. Carry out soft soldering of components/materials
- 3.1. Soft soldering is completed without causing damage to any vehicle or component.
- 3.2. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from appropriate manufacturer's specifications.
- 3.3. Soldering joint is tested prior to placing into service.
- 3.4. Soldering activities are carried out according to a standard that meets industry regulations/guidelines, OHS legislation, statutory legislation and enterprise policy/procedures.
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- 4.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures.
- 4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 4.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace.
- 4.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site procedures.
- 4.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.
Methods include:
application of soft solder to radiation applications/cooling system repairs and fuel tanks.
This competency standard applies to:
RS&R streams
practices must abide by:
workplace health and safety requirements include OH&S legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, local safe operating procedures and ADR regulations.
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling and lifting equipment procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in lifting, safety equipment, soft soldering techniques, environmental issues, repair procedures and vehicle operational requirements
Resources may include:
hand tools, various fluxes, different types of soft solder
power tools, gas
soldering equipment including electric and flame heated irons, gas fired torches.
cleaning components, heating, tinning and/or soldering.
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Sources of information may include:
workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment.
work instructions, including:
job sheets
vehicle manufacturer's specifications
enterprise operating procedures
component manufacture specifications
customer requirements
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
manufacturer's specifications and operational procedures.
application of soft solder to radiation applications/cooling system repairs and fuel tanks.
This competency standard applies to:
RS&R streams
practices must abide by:
workplace health and safety requirements include OH&S legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code, local safe operating procedures and ADR regulations.
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling and lifting equipment procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in lifting, safety equipment, soft soldering techniques, environmental issues, repair procedures and vehicle operational requirements
Resources may include:
hand tools, various fluxes, different types of soft solder
power tools, gas
soldering equipment including electric and flame heated irons, gas fired torches.
cleaning components, heating, tinning and/or soldering.
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Sources of information may include:
workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment.
work instructions, including:
job sheets
vehicle manufacturer's specifications
enterprise operating procedures
component manufacture specifications
customer requirements
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
manufacturer's specifications and operational procedures.
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information.
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment.
Read and interpret communication procedural information from job sheets to prepare for work.
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Identify, set up, operate and maintain heating equipment, hand tools, lifting and measuring equipment.
Underpinning knowledge
The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of:
OH&S regulations/requirements
soldering procedures
fluxes and their application
types of material that can be soldered
personal safety requirements
equipment safety requirements
planing of soft soldering processes and techniques
workplace safety policies and procedures
workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels to be considered as per job sheet and manufacturer's specification.
procedures for reporting faults and material defects.
Resource implications
Access to vehicle and manufacturer's specifications as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating procedures.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks, questioning on underpinning knowledge and achievement of the soft soldering task outcomes.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
Context/s of assessment
The underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off-the-job
The assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable
The prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision
The competency should be assessed within the context of the qualification being sought
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information.
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment.
Read and interpret communication procedural information from job sheets to prepare for work.
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Identify, set up, operate and maintain heating equipment, hand tools, lifting and measuring equipment.
Underpinning knowledge
The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of:
OH&S regulations/requirements
soldering procedures
fluxes and their application
types of material that can be soldered
personal safety requirements
equipment safety requirements
planing of soft soldering processes and techniques
workplace safety policies and procedures
workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels to be considered as per job sheet and manufacturer's specification.
procedures for reporting faults and material defects.
Resource implications
Access to vehicle and manufacturer's specifications as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating procedures.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks, questioning on underpinning knowledge and achievement of the soft soldering task outcomes.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
Context/s of assessment
The underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off-the-job
The assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable
The prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision
The competency should be assessed within the context of the qualification being sought
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF443 | AURTTW2001 | Carry out soft soldering techniques | Unit of competency |
