Course Title: Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: BUIL6379

Course Title: Use basic electric welding equipment and techniques

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C2222 - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61-3-9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 20

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

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in construction industry

Course Description

This unit specifies the competency required to use a range of electric welding tools and techniques as part of a variety of plumbing jobs and in accordance with job, organisational and legal requirements.

Registration and/or licensing requirements are applicable to undertake tasks associated with this unit. A person who carries out plumbing work in Victoria must be registered or licensed with the Victorian Building Authority (or working under supervision).


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21796 Use basic electric welding equipment techniques

Element:

1. Plan to weld using an electric welder

Performance Criteria:

1.1      Safety (OHS) and environmental requirements associated with the use of electrical welding equipment, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to and provide a safe workplace environment.

1.2      Australian Standards and quality assurances are adhered to ensure organisational and industry procedures.

1.3      Plans and specifications for the task are obtained from the supervisor.

1.4      Equipment is selected appropriate to the job task.

Principles of sustainability are applied to work preparation and the plumbing application.

Element:

2. Prepare to weld using an electric welder

Performance Criteria:

2.1      Materials' characteristics and properties are discussed.

2.2      Materials are secured and supported to facilitate the job task.

2.3      Equipment is commissioned and controls regulated appropriately for specific tasks and in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

2.4      Correct terminology is used when discussing the use of basic electric welding equipment and techniques.

2.5  Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, fitted and maintained, relevant to the specific tool or piece of equipment used in the job task.

Element:

3. Perform a range of electric welding techniques

Performance Criteria:

3.1      Tools, equipment and materials are used in the predetermined sequence according to the job specification.

3.2      Welds are performed in accordance with the work plan and job task to minimise waste.

3.3      Welds are prepared and cleaned in accordance with the job task.

3.4  Power is switched off and tools and equipment safely protected when not in use.

Element:

4. Clean up the work area

Performance Criteria:

4.1      The work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures, legislation and regulations.

4.2      Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures.

4.3  Materials and waste are disposed of, recycled or stored in accordance with workplace procedures, legislation and regulations.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Ref Workbook


Teaching Schedule

As per timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

 

Assessments

Task 1

Assessment 1 Underpinning questions

Task 2

Assessment 2 Arc Weld Run of beads

Task 3

Assessment 3 Arc Weld Butt

Task 4

Assessment 4 Spot Weld

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

  Assessment 1 - Underpinning questions

Assessment 2 - Arc Weld Run of beads

Assessment 3 - Arc Weld Butt

Assessment 4 - Spot Weld

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To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

 


Assessment Tasks

As Above


Assessment Matrix

As Above

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):


You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

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Special consideration: 
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Plagiarism: 

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Other Information: 

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