Course Title: Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: MANU7367C
Course Title: Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3307 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager - Warren James
Tel: +61 3 9925 4632
Nominal Hours: 16
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to weld metals associated with the fabrication and installation of plumbing components, using manual metal arc welding equipment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCPCM2053A Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment |
Element: |
1 Prepare for work. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Plans and specifications are obtained from job supervisor 1.2. Work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements associated with manual metal arc welding tasks are adhered to throughout the work 1.3. . Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to according to workplace requirements. 1.4. Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work. 1.5.Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability 1.6. Work area is prepared to support efficient performance of arc welding. 1.7. Work area is prepared to support efficient performance of arc welding. |
Element: |
2 Identify welding requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1Welding requirements are identified from plans and specifications or given information 2.2. Materials to be welded are identified and selected according to workplace procedures 2.3 Location of welds is identified according to workplace procedures and job specifications |
Element: |
3 Prepare materials and equipment for welding. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Materials are cleaned and prepared for welding. 3.2 . Tools and techniques appropriate to the. preparation of materials to be welded are identified . 3.3. Welding equipment is set up and correct electrodes are selected according to workplace procedures and job specifications.
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Element: |
4 Weld items. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Materials are welded according to plans and specifications and job requirements using safe welding practices. 4.2. Appropriate action is taken to report faults or remedy defects in materials or welding equipment, including adjustments to settings, electrodes and welding technique.
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Element: |
5 Clean up |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulation, codes of practice and job specification 5.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures 5.3.Information is accessed and documentation completed according to workplace requirements
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include in class workbook activities and researching industry practices and standards. This may include online learning activities. Students are expected to undertake design, size and documentation to relevant industry standards to include sustainability and WHS principles.
Teaching Schedule
This unit is delivered over 2 session
| Session Number | Topic | Learning Activities/Resources | Elements/ Performance criteria | Assessments |
| Session1 | . Understand and apply the principals of the Arc welding process for mild steel plate | Basic Plumbing Services Skills Revised 2nd edition chapter 9 Plumbing services learners resources Introduce SWMS Safety care DVD |
1.1 / 2.3.
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Ass 1 Complete underpinning question in student recording book and SWMS
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| Session 2 | OH$S/WHS procedures and safe work management | Complete worksheets 4/5 in Basic Plumbing Demonstration of arc welding technique |
3.1 / 5.3 | ASS 2 – Complete 3 practical tasks
Task 1 – 3 Run of beads (A15) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed textbooks. Basic Plumbing Services Skills 2nd edition Revised |
References
Other Resources
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.
Assessment Tasks
Students are required to complete three different types of assessment tasks
Assessment 1 – Submit workbook underpinning questions and completed SWMS. (weighting 40%)
Assessment 2 –Complete three cutting tasks (weighting 60%)
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To successfully complete this unit, a student needs to be deemed competent (CA grade) in all three assessment tasks.
Grading Criteria:
NYC - Not yet competent
CA - Competence Achieved
DNS - Did not submit assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task Element/ PC Percentage Weighting
Assessment 1 – Written tasks - Workbook Element 1.1 to 2.3 40%
Assessment 2 - Three arc welding tasks Element 3.1 to 5.3 60%
Other Information
Academic Misconduct
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The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct which carry a range of penalties including cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Students are responsible for ensuring that their work is kept in a secure place. It is also a disciplinary offence for students to allow their work to be plagiarized by another student.
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