Course Title: Weld using manual metal arc welding process

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3190 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Course Title: Weld using manual metal arc welding process

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the preparation, positioning, fixing, and manual welding techniques associated with general trade level welding using manual metal arc welding (MMAW) equipment including the selection and set up of the equipment appropriate to both the material and the weld to be performed, carrying out the MMAW to prescribed standards, and examining for and correcting defects, in a range of welded fabrications.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

1. MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding

2. MEM05051A Select welding processes

3. MEM05052A Apply safe welding practices

4. MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements

5. MEM18001C Use hand tools

6. MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEM05015D Weld using manual metal arc welding process
Elements:	1. Prepare materials for manual metal arc welding (MMAW) 2. Select welding equipment and consumables 3. Assemble and set up welding equipment 4. Minimise and rectify distortion 5. Weld to job specification using MMAW 6. Ensure weld conformance 7. Where required, maintain weld records

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Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course