Course Title: Weld using gas metal arc welding process
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3190 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Course Title: Weld using gas 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 gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment including the selection and set up of the equipment appropriate to both the material and the weld to be performed, carrying out the GMAW to prescribed standards, and examining for and correcting defects, in a range of welded fabrications.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Path 1
1. MEM05050B Perform routine gas 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
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MEM05017D Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
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1. Prepare materials for gas metal arc welding (GMAW) 2. Select welding components and consumables 3. Assemble and set up welding equipment 4. Minimise and rectify distortion 5. Weld to job specification using GMAW 6. Ensure weld conformance 7. Maintain weld records as required |
Learning Outcomes
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Overview of Assessment
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